At a glance
Reported students
724
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.03
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–09
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
59th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
972
Granger Junior High: 724 reported students.
State peer staffing position
63rd percentile
21.9:1 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
- 826
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.7:1
What the reported data says about Granger Junior High
Granger Junior High is a public middle school serving grades 07–09 in National City. It is one of 29 current school records connected to Sweetwater Union High. NCES reports 724 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 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.9:1, 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 (71%) and Asian (20.2%). English learners represent 26.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 2 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Granger Junior High
- 1How do the reported 21.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.03 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5.6 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
- 26.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5.6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- 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%
- Hispanic71%
- Black1.7%
- Asian20.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial2.3%
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
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
2 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
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 Sweetwater Union High
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Montgomery Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
734 reported students
National City Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
709 reported students
Castle Park Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
703 reported students
Chula Vista Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
678 reported students
Hilltop Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
866 reported students
Southwest Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
515 reported students