At a glance
Reported students
417
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.54
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
23rd percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
394
Catherine L. Zane Middle: 417 reported students.
State peer staffing position
42nd percentile
20.3:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 468
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.3:1
What the reported data says about Catherine L. Zane Middle
Catherine L. Zane Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Eureka. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Eureka City Schools. NCES reports 417 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 23rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.3:1, close to the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (34.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (32.9%). English learners represent 18.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Catherine L. Zane Middle
- 1How do the reported 20.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.54 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 18.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.43
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.55
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.11
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White34.3%
- Hispanic32.9%
- Black1.4%
- Asian7.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.4%
- Multiracial17.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Eureka City Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Winship Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
413 reported students
Washington Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
426 reported students
Alice Birney Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
375 reported students
Lafayette Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
324 reported students
Grant Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
278 reported students
Zoe Barnum High
High · Grades 10–12
67 reported students
Public schools near Catherine L. Zane Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt County Office of Education Juvenile Hall Court Other · Humboldt County Office of Education | KG–12 | 9 | 0.3 mi |
| Eureka Senior High High · Eureka City Schools | 09–12 | 1,162 | 0.6 mi |
| Winship Middle Middle · Eureka City Schools | 06–08 | 413 | 1.7 mi |
| Freshwater Charter Middle Middle · Charter · Freshwater Elementary | 07–08 | 51 | 3.4 mi |
| South Bay Elementary Middle · South Bay Union Elementary | 04–06 | 141 | 5 mi |
| Sunny Brae Middle Middle · Arcata Elementary | 06–08 | 232 | 6.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Catherine L. Zane Middle
What grades does Catherine L. Zane Middle serve?
Catherine L. Zane Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Eureka City Schools.
How many students attend Catherine L. Zane Middle?
Catherine L. Zane Middle reported 417 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 23rd percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 468 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Catherine L. Zane Middle?
The calculated ratio is 20.3:1, based on 417 students and 20.54 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Catherine L. Zane Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Catherine L. Zane Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Eureka City Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Catherine L. Zane Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
63.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Catherine L. Zane Middle in?
Catherine L. Zane Middle is part of Eureka City Schools, based in Eureka, CA, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Catherine L. Zane Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Humboldt County Office of Education Juvenile Hall Court (0.3 mi), Eureka Senior High (0.6 mi), Winship Middle (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.