- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Upper Lake, CA
Upper Lake Middle
Federal NCES profile for Upper Lake Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060144210121
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Upper Lake Middle earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Upper Lake · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- small classes for California
- 68.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Upper Lake Middle has class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Upper Lake Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Upper Lake, CA.
School address
District: Upper Lake Unified · California
NCES ID 060144210121 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Upper Lake Middle held near 183 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 10.7 → 8.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 060144210121 · Upper Lake, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
183 enr · 18.3:1 · 68.0% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Upper Lake Elementary (429 students)
Upper Lake Middle held near 183 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 10.7 → 8.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Upper Lake Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Upper Lake Ele
Upper Lake Elementary
429 students
- Upper Lake Hig
Upper Lake High
307 students
- This school
Upper Lake Middle
183 students
- Clover Valley 14
Clover Valley High (Continuation)
14 students
What this shows Upper Lake Middle reports 183 students on the CCD universe file.
How Upper Lake Middle compares
Upper Lake Middle 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 | 18.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.0% | ▲ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 183 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
183
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 23% in California - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.8%
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
$21,497
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.4%
Hispanic or Latino 35.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.8%
Two or More 8.7%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Upper Lake Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Upper Lake Unified reports $21,497 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Upper Lake Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Lake Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Upper Lake High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clover Valley High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Upper Lake Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~183 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Upper Lake Middle
How many students attend Upper Lake Middle?
Upper Lake Middle has 183 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Upper Lake, CA. CCD year-over-year: 178 (2022-23) → 183 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upper Lake Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Upper Lake Middle is 18.3:1, which is 15% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 17% 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 Upper Lake Middle?
68.0% of students at Upper Lake Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Upper Lake Middle?
The largest demographic group at Upper Lake Middle is White at 45.4% of enrollment, in Upper Lake, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Upper Lake Middle?
Upper Lake Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Upper Lake Middle rank among public schools in Upper Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Upper Lake Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Upper Lake, 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 Upper Lake Unified?
Besides Upper Lake Middle, Upper Lake Unified also operates Upper Lake Elementary (429 students), Upper Lake High (307 students), and Clover Valley High (Continuation) (14 students). See the Upper Lake Unified district page for the complete list.