Enrollment
761
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Olivehurst, CA
Yuba Gardens Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Yuba Gardens Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062409003639
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yuba Gardens Intermediate earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Olivehurst · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- students per teacher
- 75.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Yuba Gardens Intermediate has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yuba Gardens Intermediate ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Olivehurst, CA.
School address
District: Marysville Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 062409003639 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Yuba Gardens Intermediate compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Yuba Gardens Intermediate
Yuba Gardens Intermediate is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Olivehurst, California, enrolling 761 students.
At 21.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 761 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,707 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #812.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and White (19%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 254 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 14 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Marysville Joint Unified also operates Lindhurst High (1,254 students) and Marysville High (1,034 students) alongside Yuba Gardens Intermediate.
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 Yuba Gardens Intermediate compares
Yuba Gardens Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.5% | ▲ 36% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 761 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
761
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 44% in California - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.3%
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
$14,895
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
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 56.5%
White 18.8%
Asian 14.5%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Yuba Gardens Intermediate is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marysville Joint Unified, which includes Yuba Gardens Intermediate.
$14,895
Per student
-10%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 64.4%
Federal 13.5%
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 Yuba Gardens Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindhurst High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marysville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arboga Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kynoch Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Linda Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yuba Gardens Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,254
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 31.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
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 (~761 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Yuba Gardens Intermediate
How many students attend Yuba Gardens Intermediate?
Yuba Gardens Intermediate has 761 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Olivehurst, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yuba Gardens Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Yuba Gardens Intermediate is 21.1:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% 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 Yuba Gardens Intermediate?
75.5% of students at Yuba Gardens Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yuba Gardens Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Yuba Gardens Intermediate is Hispanic or Latino at 56.5% of enrollment, in Olivehurst, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yuba Gardens Intermediate?
Yuba Gardens Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Yuba Gardens Intermediate rank among public schools in Olivehurst?
By Resource Investment Index, Yuba Gardens Intermediate ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Olivehurst, 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 Olivehurst on the city page.
Is Yuba Gardens Intermediate a good school?
Yuba Gardens Intermediate earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Marysville Joint Unified?
Besides Yuba Gardens Intermediate, Marysville Joint Unified also operates Lindhurst High (1,254 students), Marysville High (1,034 students), and Arboga Elementary (746 students). See the Marysville Joint Unified district page for the complete list.
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