At a glance
Reported students
782
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40.93
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
67th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
408
California Middle: 782 reported students.
State peer staffing position
29th percentile
19.1:1 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
- 781
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.4:1
What the reported data says about California Middle
California Middle is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Sacramento. It is one of 72 current school records connected to Sacramento City Unified. NCES reports 782 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 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.1:1, 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 (46.7%) and White (19.3%). English learners represent 11.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.2%. 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 California Middle
- 1How do the reported 19.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 40.93 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 3 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
- 11.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 62.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- 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
- White19.3%
- Hispanic46.7%
- Black10.9%
- Asian12.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
- Multiracial9.3%
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 Sacramento City Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Will C. Wood Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
680 reported students
Fern Bacon Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
679 reported students
Albert Einstein Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
579 reported students
Miwok Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
1,181 reported students
Sam Brannan Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
339 reported students
Success Academy
Middle · Grades 04–08
1 reported students
Public schools near California 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Brannan Middle Middle · Sacramento City Unified | 07–08 | 339 | 2 mi |
| Miwok Middle Middle · Sacramento City Unified | 07–08 | 1,181 | 2.3 mi |
| Evergreen Middle Middle · Washington Unified | 07–09 | 0 | 2.6 mi |
| Fern Bacon Middle Middle · Sacramento City Unified | 07–08 | 679 | 3.9 mi |
| Will C. Wood Middle Middle · Sacramento City Unified | 07–08 | 680 | 4.3 mi |
| Success Academy Middle · Sacramento City Unified | 04–08 | 1 | 4.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about California Middle
What grades does California Middle serve?
California Middle reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Sacramento City Unified.
How many students attend California Middle?
California Middle reported 782 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 781 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at California Middle?
The calculated ratio is 19.1:1, based on 782 students and 40.93 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 California Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
California Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sacramento City Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of California Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
62.4% 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 California Middle in?
California Middle is part of Sacramento City Unified, based in Sacramento, CA, which operates 72 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near California Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sam Brannan Middle (2 mi), Miwok Middle (2.3 mi), Evergreen Middle (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.