Enrollment
296
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Fresno Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Fresno Middle
West Fresno Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Fresno, California, enrolling 296 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 14.8:1, West Fresno Middle is leaner than roughly 90% of California schools and 31% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 86.5% of students qualify for free meals, 56% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 296 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 922 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #221.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (79%) and Asian (9%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 148 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 61 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 296 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Fresno's middle schools, it stands alongside Granite Ridge Intermediate (1,167 students): West Fresno Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.8:1 vs 27.8:1).
Washington Unified also operates Washington High (1,096 students) and West Fresno Elementary (594 students) alongside West Fresno 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 West Fresno Middle compares
West Fresno 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,603
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington Unified, which includes West Fresno Middle.
$16,603
Per student
+1%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.7%
State 61.4%
Federal 15.8%
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 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
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
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 (~296 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Fresno Middle a good school?
West Fresno Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. 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 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.
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