- Enrollment
- 2,797
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Upland, CA
Upland Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Upland Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060001609096
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Upland Junior High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #10 of 14
- public schools in Upland · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- students per teacher
- 75.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Upland Junior High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Upland Junior High ranks #10 of 14 public schools in Upland, CA.
School address
District: Upland Unified · California
NCES ID 060001609096 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Upland Junior High held near 637 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 060001609096 · Upland, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
599 enr · 20.7:1 · 75.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Upland High (2,797 students)
Upland Junior High held near 637 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Upland Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Upland High
Upland High
2,797 students
- Pioneer Junior 771
Pioneer Junior High
771 students
- Pepper Tree El 719
Pepper Tree Elementary
719 students
- Baldy View Ele 624
Baldy View Elementary
624 students
- This school 599
Upland Junior High
599 students
- Valencia Eleme 571
Valencia Elementary
571 students
What this shows Upland Junior High reports 599 students on the CCD universe file.
How Upland Junior High compares
Upland 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 | 20.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.1% | ▲ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 599 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
599
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 41% in California - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.6%
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
$16,862
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.1%
White 8.2%
African American 8.2%
Asian 2.7%
Two or More 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, Upland Junior High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Upland Unified reports $16,862 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Upland Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pepper Tree Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baldy View Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valencia Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Upland Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Upland
1 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 (~599 students)
Frequently asked questions about Upland Junior High
How many students attend Upland Junior High?
Upland Junior High has 599 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Upland, CA. CCD year-over-year: 667 (2022-23) → 637 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upland Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Upland Junior High is 20.7:1, which is 4% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Upland Junior High?
75.1% of students at Upland Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Upland Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Upland Junior High is Hispanic or Latino at 78.1% of enrollment, in Upland, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Upland Junior High?
Upland Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Upland Junior High rank among public schools in Upland?
By Resource Investment Index, Upland Junior High ranks #10 of 14 public schools in Upland, 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 Upland on the city page.
What other schools are in Upland Unified?
Besides Upland Junior High, Upland Unified also operates Upland High (2,797 students), Pioneer Junior High (771 students), and Pepper Tree Elementary (719 students). See the Upland Unified district page for the complete list.