- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Alta Loma, CA
Vineyard Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Vineyard Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060216009697
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vineyard Junior High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 13
- public schools in Alta Loma · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 35.9:1
- large classes for California
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Vineyard Junior High has class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vineyard Junior High ranks #5 of 13 public schools in Alta Loma, CA.
School address
District: Alta Loma Elementary · California
NCES ID 060216009697 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Vineyard Junior High grew from 643 students in 2022-23 to 688 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 26.2 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 060216009697 · Alta Loma, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
933 enr · 35.9:1 · 30.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Alta Loma Junior High (831 students)
Vineyard Junior High grew from 643 students in 2022-23 to 688 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE added 26.2 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Vineyard Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Vineyard Junior High
933 students
- Alta Loma Juni
Alta Loma Junior High
831 students
- Floyd M. Stork
Floyd M. Stork Elementary
642 students
- Banyan Element
Banyan Elementary
572 students
- Deer Canyon El
Deer Canyon Elementary
496 students
- Victoria Grove
Victoria Groves Elementary
452 students
What this shows Vineyard Junior High reports 933 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vineyard Junior High compares
Vineyard Junior High 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 | 35.9:1 | ▲ 67% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▼ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 933 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
35.9:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
933
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
35.9:1
students per teacher
- 67% above state mean
Top 98% in California - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,312
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.2%
White 24.5%
Asian 15.5%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Vineyard Junior High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alta Loma Elementary reports $14,312 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vineyard Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Loma Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Floyd M. Stork Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Banyan Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Deer Canyon Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Victoria Groves Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vineyard Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Alta Loma
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 (~933 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vineyard Junior High
How many students attend Vineyard Junior High?
Vineyard Junior High has 933 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Alta Loma, CA. CCD year-over-year: 643 (2022-23) → 688 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vineyard Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Vineyard Junior High is 35.9:1, which is 67% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 129% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vineyard Junior High?
30.2% of students at Vineyard Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vineyard Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Vineyard Junior High is Hispanic or Latino at 49.2% of enrollment, in Alta Loma, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vineyard Junior High?
Vineyard Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Vineyard Junior High rank among public schools in Alta Loma?
By Resource Investment Index, Vineyard Junior High ranks #5 of 13 public schools in Alta Loma, 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 Alta Loma on the city page.
What other schools are in Alta Loma Elementary?
Besides Vineyard Junior High, Alta Loma Elementary also operates Alta Loma Junior High (831 students), Floyd M. Stork Elementary (642 students), and Banyan Elementary (572 students). See the Alta Loma Elementary district page for the complete list.