- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · City of Industry, CA
Torch Middle
Federal NCES profile for Torch Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060411000377
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Torch Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in City of Industry · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23:1
- students per teacher
- 86.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Torch Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Torch Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in City of Industry, CA.
School address
District: Bassett Unified · California
NCES ID 060411000377 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Torch Middle grew from 329 students in 2022-23 to 363 in 2023-24 (+10.3%).
Teacher FTE added 15.7 → 16.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 060411000377 · City of Industry, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
345 enr · 23:1 · 86.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Bassett Senior High (747 students)
Torch Middle grew from 329 students in 2022-23 to 363 in 2023-24 (+10.3%). Teacher FTE added 15.7 → 16.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Torch Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bassett Senior
Bassett Senior High
747 students
- Don Julian Ele
Don Julian Elementary
544 students
- Edgewood Acade
Edgewood Academy
478 students
- This school
Torch Middle
345 students
- J. E. Van Wig
J. E. Van Wig Elementary
334 students
- Sunkist Elemen
Sunkist Elementary
304 students
What this shows Torch Middle reports 345 students on the CCD universe file.
How Torch Middle compares
Torch Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.9% | ▲ 57% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
345
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 62% in California - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,510
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.0%
Asian 8.7%
African American 1.2%
White 0.9%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.0, Torch Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bassett Unified reports $18,510 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Torch Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bassett Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Don Julian Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J. E. Van Wig Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunkist Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Torch Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~345 students)
Frequently asked questions about Torch Middle
How many students attend Torch Middle?
Torch Middle has 345 students enrolled. It is a middle school in City of Industry, CA. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Torch Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Torch Middle is 23:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Torch Middle?
86.9% of students at Torch Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Torch Middle?
The largest demographic group at Torch Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 89.0% of enrollment, in City of Industry, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Torch Middle?
Torch Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Torch Middle rank among public schools in City of Industry?
By Resource Investment Index, Torch Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in City of Industry, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bassett Unified?
Besides Torch Middle, Bassett Unified also operates Bassett Senior High (747 students), Don Julian Elementary (544 students), and Edgewood Academy (478 students). See the Bassett Unified district page for the complete list.