- Enrollment
- 1,055
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Merced, CA
Weaver Middle
Federal NCES profile for Weaver Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 8/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 064188006871
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weaver Middle earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Merced · Resource Index
- 8
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25:1
- large classes for California
- 63.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Weaver Middle has class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weaver Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Merced, CA.
School address
District: Weaver Union · California
NCES ID 064188006871 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Weaver Middle held near 1,000 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.7 → 45.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 064188006871 · Merced, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,073 enr · 25:1 · 63.9% lunch · RII 8
Nearest enrollment peer: Pioneer Elementary (1,055 students)
Weaver Middle held near 1,000 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.7 → 45.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Weaver Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Weaver Middle
1,073 students
- Pioneer Elemen
Pioneer Elementary
1,055 students
- Farmdale Eleme
Farmdale Elementary
919 students
What this shows Weaver Middle reports 1,073 students on the CCD universe file.
How Weaver Middle compares
Weaver 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 | 25:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.9% | ▲ 15% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,073 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,073
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
25:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in California - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
38.7%
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
$16,359
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 537 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 137 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.4%
Asian 15.4%
White 7.7%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Weaver Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Weaver Union reports $16,359 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Weaver Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Farmdale Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weaver Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar middle schools in Merced
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Herbert Hoover Middle
Standard public school
629 students 28.6:1 students per teacher
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle
Standard public school
624 students 32.8:1 students per teacher
Rudolph Rivera Middle
Standard public school
608 students 27.6:1 students per teacher
Tenaya Middle
Standard public school
607 students 27.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,073 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25:1)
Frequently asked questions about Weaver Middle
How many students attend Weaver Middle?
Weaver Middle has 1,073 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Merced, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,003 (2022-23) → 1,000 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weaver Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Weaver Middle is 25:1, which is 16% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Weaver Middle?
63.9% of students at Weaver Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weaver Middle?
The largest demographic group at Weaver Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 69.4% of enrollment, in Merced, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weaver Middle?
Weaver Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 8/100 (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 Weaver Middle rank among middle schools in Merced?
By Resource Investment Index, Weaver Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Merced, 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 Merced on the city page.
What other schools are in Weaver Union?
Besides Weaver Middle, Weaver Union also operates Pioneer Elementary (1,055 students) and Farmdale Elementary (919 students). See the Weaver Union district page for the complete list.