Enrollment
1,539
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sanger, CA
Washington Academic Middle
Federal NCES profile for Washington Academic Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063525005979
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Academic Middle earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #12 of 15
- public schools in Sanger · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.3:1
- students per teacher
- 55.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Academic Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Academic Middle ranks #12 of 15 public schools in Sanger, CA.
School address
District: Sanger Unified · California
NCES ID 063525005979 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Academic Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Academic Middle
Washington Academic Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in Sanger, California, enrolling 1,539 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.3:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.7% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,539 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 402 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #377, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (72%) and Asian (16%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 770 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 26 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Sanger Unified also operates Sanger High (2,426 students) and Sanger West High (1,438 students) alongside Washington Academic 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 Washington Academic Middle compares
Washington Academic 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 | 23.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.7% | ▲ 0% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,539 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,539
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in California - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$14,188
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 770 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 26 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 72.1%
Asian 15.5%
Two or More 5.9%
White 5.0%
African American 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Washington Academic Middle is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sanger Unified, which includes Washington Academic Middle.
$14,188
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.7%
State 70.9%
Federal 10.4%
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 Washington Academic Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanger High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sanger West High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John S. Wash Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairmont Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sequoia Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Academic Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 34.2:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~1,539 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Academic Middle
How many students attend Washington Academic Middle?
Washington Academic Middle has 1,539 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sanger, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Academic Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Academic Middle is 23.3:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Academic Middle?
55.7% of students at Washington Academic Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Academic Middle?
The largest demographic group at Washington Academic Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 72.1% of enrollment, in Sanger, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Academic Middle?
Washington Academic Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower 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 Washington Academic Middle rank among public schools in Sanger?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Academic Middle ranks #12 of 15 public schools in Sanger, 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 Sanger on the city page.
Is Washington Academic Middle a good school?
Washington Academic Middle earns 14/100 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 Sanger Unified?
Besides Washington Academic Middle, Sanger Unified also operates Sanger High (2,426 students), Sanger West High (1,438 students), and John S. Wash Elementary (838 students). See the Sanger Unified district page for the complete list.
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