- Enrollment
- 2,479
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Turlock, CA
Turlock Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Turlock Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060015811506
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Turlock Junior High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Turlock · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.6:1
- students per teacher
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Turlock Junior High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Turlock Junior High ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Turlock, CA.
School address
District: Turlock Unified · California
NCES ID 060015811506 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Turlock Junior High held near 1,297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 60.8 → 60.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+40 students YoY 060015811506 · Turlock, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,294 enr · 21.6:1 · 52.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Turlock High (2,479 students)
Turlock Junior High held near 1,297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount). Teacher FTE held 60.8 → 60.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Turlock Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Turlock High
Turlock High
2,479 students
- John H. Pitman
John H. Pitman High
1,986 students
- This school
Turlock Junior High
1,294 students
- Walnut Element 900
Walnut Elementary Education Center
900 students
- Osborn Two-Way 831
Osborn Two-Way Immersion Academy
831 students
- Julien Element 826
Julien Elementary
826 students
What this shows Turlock Junior High reports 1,294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Turlock Junior High compares
Turlock Junior High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.6:1 | ▲ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▼ 5% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,294 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,294
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 49% in California - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
45.2%
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
$16,686
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 177 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.1%
White 31.2%
Asian 9.3%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Turlock Junior High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Turlock Unified reports $16,686 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Turlock Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turlock High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John H. Pitman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walnut Elementary Education Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osborn Two-Way Immersion Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Julien Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Turlock Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,986
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar middle schools in Turlock
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~1,294 students)
Frequently asked questions about Turlock Junior High
How many students attend Turlock Junior High?
Turlock Junior High has 1,294 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Turlock, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,257 (2022-23) → 1,297 (2023-24), nearly flat (+40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turlock Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Turlock Junior High is 21.6:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Turlock Junior High?
52.6% of students at Turlock Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Turlock Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Turlock Junior High is Hispanic or Latino at 52.1% of enrollment, in Turlock, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Turlock Junior High?
Turlock Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Turlock Junior High rank among middle schools in Turlock?
By Resource Investment Index, Turlock Junior High ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Turlock, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Turlock on the city page.
What other schools are in Turlock Unified?
Besides Turlock Junior High, Turlock Unified also operates Turlock High (2,479 students), John H. Pitman High (1,986 students), and Walnut Elementary Education Center (900 students). See the Turlock Unified district page for the complete list.