- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+72 students YoY
Washington Academic Middle held near 1,534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+72 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 67.0 → 66.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+72 students YoY 063525005979 · Sanger, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,539 enr · 23.3:1 · 55.7% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Sanger High (2,426 students)
Washington Academic Middle held near 1,534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+72 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 67.0 → 66.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Washington Academic Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sanger High
Sanger High
2,426 students
- This school
Washington Academic Middle
1,539 students
- Sanger West Hi
Sanger West High
1,438 students
- John S. Wash E 838
John S. Wash Elementary
838 students
- Fairmont Eleme 744
Fairmont Elementary
744 students
- Sequoia Elemen 696
Sequoia Elementary
696 students
What this shows Washington Academic Middle reports 1,539 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Academic Middle compares
Washington Academic 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,780
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
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.
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
District finance for Sanger Unified reports $15,780 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,539 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,462 (2022-23) → 1,534 (2023-24), nearly flat (+72).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.