- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · North Hollywood, CA
Walter Reed Middle
Federal NCES profile for Walter Reed Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062271003299
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walter Reed Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in North Hollywood · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.9:1
- large classes for California
- 46.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Walter Reed Middle has class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walter Reed Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in North Hollywood, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003299 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+62 students YoY
Walter Reed Middle held near 1,525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+62 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 61.6 → 62.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+62 students YoY 062271003299 · North Hollywood, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,580 enr · 25.9:1 · 46.1% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Walter Reed Middle held near 1,525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+62 headcount). Teacher FTE added 61.6 → 62.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Walter Reed Middle 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
Walter Reed Middle
1,580 students
What this shows Walter Reed Middle reports 1,580 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walter Reed Middle compares
Walter Reed 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 | 25.9:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.1% | ▼ 17% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,580 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.9:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,580
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in California - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 527 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.3%
White 34.7%
Asian 12.4%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Walter Reed Middle is more 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 Walter Reed Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walter Reed Middle'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 North Hollywood
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 (~1,580 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walter Reed Middle
How many students attend Walter Reed Middle?
Walter Reed Middle has 1,580 students enrolled. It is a middle school in North Hollywood, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,463 (2022-23) → 1,525 (2023-24), nearly flat (+62).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walter Reed Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Walter Reed Middle is 25.9:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 65% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walter Reed Middle?
46.1% of students at Walter Reed Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walter Reed Middle?
The largest demographic group at Walter Reed Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 41.3% of enrollment, in North Hollywood, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walter Reed Middle?
Walter Reed Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Walter Reed Middle rank among middle schools in North Hollywood?
By Resource Investment Index, Walter Reed Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in North Hollywood, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in North Hollywood on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Walter Reed Middle, 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.