At a glance
Reported students
812
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37.32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
69th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
602
Rancho Medanos Junior High: 812 reported students.
State peer staffing position
62nd percentile
21.8:1 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
- 770
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.6:1
What the reported data says about Rancho Medanos Junior High
Rancho Medanos Junior High is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Pittsburg. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Pittsburg Unified. NCES reports 812 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 69th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.8:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (72.8%) and Black (10.8%). English learners represent 24.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Rancho Medanos Junior High
- 1How do the reported 21.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.32 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 2 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
- 24.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.08
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.6%
- Hispanic72.8%
- Black10.8%
- Asian7.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial4.9%
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
Not reported as 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 Pittsburg Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hillview Junior High
Middle · Grades 06–08
893 reported students
Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High
Middle · Grades 06–08
706 reported students
Los Medanos Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
665 reported students
Marina Vista Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
612 reported students
Stoneman Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
602 reported students
Willow Cove Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
592 reported students
Public schools near Rancho Medanos Junior High
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Junior High Middle · Pittsburg Unified | 06–08 | 893 | 1.5 mi |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High Middle · Pittsburg Unified | 06–08 | 706 | 2.3 mi |
| Riverview Middle Middle · Mt. Diablo Unified | 06–08 | 682 | 3.2 mi |
| El Dorado Middle Middle · Mt. Diablo Unified | 06–08 | 861 | 5.1 mi |
| Antioch Middle Middle · Antioch Unified | 06–08 | 665 | 5.6 mi |
| Park Middle Middle · Antioch Unified | 06–08 | 1,055 | 5.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rancho Medanos Junior High
What grades does Rancho Medanos Junior High serve?
Rancho Medanos Junior High reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Pittsburg Unified.
How many students attend Rancho Medanos Junior High?
Rancho Medanos Junior High reported 812 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 69th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 770 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rancho Medanos Junior High?
The calculated ratio is 21.8:1, based on 812 students and 37.32 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 Rancho Medanos Junior High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rancho Medanos Junior High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pittsburg Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Rancho Medanos Junior High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
82.5% 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 Rancho Medanos Junior High in?
Rancho Medanos Junior High is part of Pittsburg Unified, based in Pittsburg, CA, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Rancho Medanos Junior High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hillview Junior High (1.5 mi), Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High (2.3 mi), Riverview Middle (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.