Enrollment
931
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lincoln, CA
Twelve Bridges Middle
Federal NCES profile for Twelve Bridges Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 064214011705
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Twelve Bridges Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of California schools.
- #7 of 15
- public schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.6:1
- large classes for California
- 15.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Twelve Bridges Middle has class sizes larger than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Twelve Bridges Middle ranks #7 of 15 public schools in Lincoln, CA.
School address
District: Western Placer Unified · California
NCES ID 064214011705 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Twelve Bridges Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Twelve Bridges Middle
Twelve Bridges Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Lincoln, California, enrolling 931 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.6:1 is larger than about 88% of California schools and 24% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.6% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the California average.
Enrollment of 931 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 749 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #435.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 103 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Western Placer Unified spends $12,666 per pupil, 23% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lincoln's middle schools, it stands alongside Glen Edwards Middle (815 students): Twelve Bridges Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.6:1 vs 20.9:1).
Western Placer Unified also operates Twelve Bridges High (1,317 students) and Lincoln High (1,184 students) alongside Twelve Bridges Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Twelve Bridges Middle compares
Twelve Bridges Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.6% | ▼ 72% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 931 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.6:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
931
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 88% in California - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.0%
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
$12,666
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 103 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 58.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
Two or More 10.6%
Asian 7.3%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Twelve Bridges Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Western Placer Unified, which includes Twelve Bridges Middle.
$12,666
Per student
-23%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.2%
State 31.5%
Federal 8.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Twelve Bridges Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twelve Bridges High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glen Edwards Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Twelve Bridges Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekside Oaks Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Twelve Bridges Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,317
- Students per teacher
- 34.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Lincoln
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~931 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Twelve Bridges Middle
How many students attend Twelve Bridges Middle?
Twelve Bridges Middle has 931 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lincoln, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Twelve Bridges Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Twelve Bridges Middle is 26.6:1, which is 24% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Twelve Bridges Middle?
15.6% of students at Twelve Bridges Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Twelve Bridges Middle?
The largest demographic group at Twelve Bridges Middle is White at 58.4% of enrollment, in Lincoln, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Twelve Bridges Middle?
Twelve Bridges Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Twelve Bridges Middle rank among public schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Twelve Bridges Middle ranks #7 of 15 public schools in Lincoln, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lincoln on the city page.
Is Twelve Bridges Middle a good school?
Twelve Bridges Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Western Placer Unified?
Besides Twelve Bridges Middle, Western Placer Unified also operates Twelve Bridges High (1,317 students), Lincoln High (1,184 students), and Glen Edwards Middle (815 students). See the Western Placer Unified district page for the complete list.
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