- Enrollment
- 2,746
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Calexico, CA
William Moreno Junior High
Federal NCES profile for William Moreno Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060690002010
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Moreno Junior High earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 12
- public schools in Calexico · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- students per teacher
- 84.0%
- free-lunch eligible
William Moreno Junior High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Moreno Junior High ranks #5 of 12 public schools in Calexico, CA.
School address
District: Calexico Unified · California
NCES ID 060690002010 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
William Moreno Junior High held near 622 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.4 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 060690002010 · Calexico, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
618 enr · 21.3:1 · 84.0% lunch · RII 11
Nearest enrollment peer: Calexico High (2,746 students)
William Moreno Junior High held near 622 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.4 → 27.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
William Moreno Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Calexico High
Calexico High
2,746 students
- Cesar Chavez E 765
Cesar Chavez Elementary
765 students
- Enrique Camare 674
Enrique Camarena Jr. High
674 students
- Jefferson Elem 625
Jefferson Elementary
625 students
- This school 618
William Moreno Junior High
618 students
- Rockwood Eleme 617
Rockwood Elementary
617 students
What this shows William Moreno Junior High reports 618 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Moreno Junior High compares
William Moreno Junior High 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 | 21.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.0% | ▲ 51% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 618 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
618
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 46% in California - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
42.9%
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
$20,464
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 618 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.6, William Moreno Junior High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Calexico Unified reports $20,464 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William Moreno Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calexico High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enrique Camarena Jr. High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockwood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Moreno Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Similar middle schools in Calexico
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~618 students)
Frequently asked questions about William Moreno Junior High
How many students attend William Moreno Junior High?
William Moreno Junior High has 618 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Calexico, CA. CCD year-over-year: 643 (2022-23) → 622 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Moreno Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at William Moreno Junior High is 21.3:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% higher 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 William Moreno Junior High?
84.0% of students at William Moreno Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Moreno Junior High?
The largest demographic group at William Moreno Junior High is Hispanic or Latino at 99.7% of enrollment, in Calexico, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Moreno Junior High?
William Moreno Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (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 William Moreno Junior High rank among public schools in Calexico?
By Resource Investment Index, William Moreno Junior High ranks #5 of 12 public schools in Calexico, 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 Calexico on the city page.
What other schools are in Calexico Unified?
Besides William Moreno Junior High, Calexico Unified also operates Calexico High (2,746 students), Cesar Chavez Elementary (765 students), and Enrique Camarena Jr. High (674 students). See the Calexico Unified district page for the complete list.