- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fresno, CA
West Fresno Middle
Federal NCES profile for West Fresno Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060141501784
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Fresno Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools.
- #3 of 19
- middle schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- small classes for California
- 86.5%
- free-lunch eligible
West Fresno Middle has class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Fresno Middle ranks #3 of 19 middle schools in Fresno, CA.
School address
District: Washington Unified · California
NCES ID 060141501784 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
West Fresno Middle held near 313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 17.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 060141501784 · Fresno, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 14.8:1 · 86.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington High (1,096 students)
West Fresno Middle held near 313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 17.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
West Fresno Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Hig
Washington High
1,096 students
- West Fresno El
West Fresno Elementary
594 students
- This school 296
West Fresno Middle
296 students
- American Union 265
American Union Elementary
265 students
- Elm High 65
Elm High
65 students
- Easton Continu 23
Easton Continuation High
23 students
What this shows West Fresno Middle reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Fresno Middle compares
West Fresno 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 31% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.5% | ▲ 56% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 10% in California - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.3%
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
$18,488
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 148 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.4%
Asian 9.1%
African American 7.1%
White 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.5, West Fresno Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Washington Unified reports $18,488 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Fresno Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Fresno Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| American Union Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elm High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Easton Continuation High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Fresno Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 65
- Students per teacher
- 32.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Fresno
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Granite Ridge Intermediate
Standard public school
1,167 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Kastner Intermediate
Standard public school
1,155 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Glacier Point Middle
Standard public school
947 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Tenaya Middle
Standard public school
876 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Kings Canyon Middle
Standard public school
862 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Rio Vista Middle
Standard public school
851 students 23.6:1 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 (~296 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Fresno Middle
How many students attend West Fresno Middle?
West Fresno Middle has 296 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fresno, CA. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 313 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Fresno Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at West Fresno Middle is 14.8:1, which is 31% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 6% lower 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 West Fresno Middle?
86.5% of students at West Fresno Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Fresno Middle?
The largest demographic group at West Fresno Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 79.4% of enrollment, in Fresno, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Fresno Middle?
West Fresno Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 West Fresno Middle rank among middle schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, West Fresno Middle ranks #3 of 19 middle schools in Fresno, 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 Fresno on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington Unified?
Besides West Fresno Middle, Washington Unified also operates Washington High (1,096 students), West Fresno Elementary (594 students), and American Union Elementary (265 students). See the Washington Unified district page for the complete list.