Enrollment
846
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Westminster, CA
Warner Middle
Federal NCES profile for Warner Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 064215006916
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Warner Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Westminster · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- students per teacher
- 74.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Warner Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Warner Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Westminster, CA.
School address
District: Westminster · California
NCES ID 064215006916 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Warner Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Warner Middle
Warner Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in Westminster, California, enrolling 846 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 846 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,422 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #66, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (41%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 846 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Westminster's middle schools, it stands alongside Sarah Mcgarvin Intermediate (717 students): Warner Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.1:1 vs 27.6:1).
Westminster also operates Helen Stacey Middle (947 students) and Demille Elementary (562 students) alongside Warner Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Warner Middle compares
Warner Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.3% | ▲ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 846 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
846
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,253
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 846 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 53.8%
Hispanic or Latino 41.0%
Two or More 2.6%
White 1.2%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Warner Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westminster, which includes Warner Middle.
$16,253
Per student
-2%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.2%
State 55.6%
Federal 10.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Warner Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Stacey Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Demille Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastwood Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jessie Hayden Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Johnson Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Warner Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Westminster
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~846 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Warner Middle
How many students attend Warner Middle?
Warner Middle has 846 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Westminster, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warner Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Warner Middle is 20.1:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 28% 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 Warner Middle?
74.3% of students at Warner Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Warner Middle?
The largest demographic group at Warner Middle is Asian at 53.8% of enrollment, in Westminster, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Warner Middle?
Warner Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Warner Middle rank among middle schools in Westminster?
By Resource Investment Index, Warner Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Westminster, 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 Westminster on the city page.
Is Warner Middle a good school?
Warner Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Westminster?
Besides Warner Middle, Westminster also operates Helen Stacey Middle (947 students), Demille Elementary (562 students), and Eastwood Elementary (542 students). See the Westminster district page for the complete list.
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