- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Walnut Park, CA
Walnut Park Mid B Sci Tech Engr and Math Acad
Federal NCES profile for Walnut Park Mid B Sci Tech Engr and Math Acad, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062271013138
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walnut Park Mid B Sci Tech Engr and Math Acad earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Walnut Park · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- small classes for California
- 93.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Walnut Park Mid B Sci Tech Engr and Math Acad has class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Park Mid B Sci Tech Engr and Math Acad ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Walnut Park, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271013138 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Walnut Park Mid B Sci Tech Engr and Math Acad held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.3 → 17.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 062271013138 · Walnut Park, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
365 enr · 19.2:1 · 93.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Walnut Park Mid B Sci Tech Engr and Math Acad held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.3 → 17.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Walnut Park Mid B Sci Tech Engr and Math Acad in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Charter High
2,719 students
- North Hollywoo
North Hollywood Senior High
2,444 students
- Phineas Bannin
Phineas Banning Senior High
2,422 students
- San Pedro Seni
San Pedro Senior High
2,398 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High
2,293 students
- This school 365
Walnut Park Mid B Sci Tech Engr and Math Acad
365 students
What this shows Walnut Park Mid B Sci Tech Engr and Math Acad reports 365 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walnut Park Mid B Sci Tech Engr and Math Acad compares
Walnut Park Mid B Sci Tech Engr and Math Acad 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 | 19.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.5% | ▲ 68% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 29% in California - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$22,606
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.0%
White 2.2%
Two or More 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.9, Walnut Park Mid B Sci Tech Engr and Math Acad is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walnut Park Mid B Sci Tech Engr and Math Acad Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walnut Park Mid B Sci Tech Engr and Math Acad's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Walnut Park
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 (~365 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walnut Park Mid B Sci Tech Engr and Math Acad
How many students attend Walnut Park Mid B Sci Tech Engr and Math Acad?
Walnut Park Mid B Sci Tech Engr and Math Acad has 365 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Walnut Park, CA. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Park Mid B Sci Tech Engr and Math Acad?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Park Mid B Sci Tech Engr and Math Acad is 19.2:1, which is 11% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% 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 Walnut Park Mid B Sci Tech Engr and Math Acad?
93.5% of students at Walnut Park Mid B Sci Tech Engr and Math Acad are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walnut Park Mid B Sci Tech Engr and Math Acad?
The largest demographic group at Walnut Park Mid B Sci Tech Engr and Math Acad is Hispanic or Latino at 97.0% of enrollment, in Walnut Park, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walnut Park Mid B Sci Tech Engr and Math Acad?
Walnut Park Mid B Sci Tech Engr and Math Acad has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Walnut Park Mid B Sci Tech Engr and Math Acad rank among middle schools in Walnut Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Park Mid B Sci Tech Engr and Math Acad ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Walnut Park, 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 Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Walnut Park Mid B Sci Tech Engr and Math Acad, Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students), and Phineas Banning Senior High (2,422 students). See the Los Angeles Unified district page for the complete list.