At a glance
Reported students
450
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.79
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
26th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
478.5
Norwood Junior High: 450 reported students.
State peer staffing position
47th percentile
20.7:1 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
- 435
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.3:1
What the reported data says about Norwood Junior High
Norwood Junior High is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Sacramento. It is one of 44 current school records connected to Twin Rivers Unified. NCES reports 450 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 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.7:1, 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 (37.8%) and Asian (30.2%). English learners represent 31.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.3%. 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 Norwood Junior High
- 1How do the reported 20.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.79 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 1.4 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
- 31.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White5.3%
- Hispanic37.8%
- Black15.3%
- Asian30.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.2%
- Multiracial8.4%
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 Twin Rivers Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Westside Preparatory Charter
Middle · Grades 07–08
480 reported students
Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy
Middle · Grades 07–08
503 reported students
Foothill Ranch Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
509 reported students
Rio Linda Preparatory Academy
Middle · Grades 07–08
331 reported students
Rio Tierra Junior High
Middle · Grades 07–08
328 reported students
Village TK-8
Elementary · Grades KG–08
463 reported students
Public schools near Norwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy Middle · Twin Rivers Unified | 07–08 | 503 | 2 mi |
| Rio Linda Preparatory Academy Middle · Twin Rivers Unified | 07–08 | 331 | 2.1 mi |
| Rio Tierra Junior High Middle · Twin Rivers Unified | 07–08 | 328 | 2.3 mi |
| Westside Preparatory Charter Middle · Charter · Twin Rivers Unified | 07–08 | 480 | 2.4 mi |
| Natomas Middle Middle · Natomas Unified | 07–08 | 672 | 4.1 mi |
| Katherine Johnson Middle Middle · San Juan Unified | 06–08 | 612 | 4.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Norwood Junior High
What grades does Norwood Junior High serve?
Norwood Junior High reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Twin Rivers Unified.
How many students attend Norwood Junior High?
Norwood Junior High reported 450 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 26th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 435 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Norwood Junior High?
The calculated ratio is 20.7:1, based on 450 students and 21.79 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 Norwood Junior High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Norwood Junior High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Twin Rivers Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Norwood Junior High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
83.1% 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 Norwood Junior High in?
Norwood Junior High is part of Twin Rivers Unified, based in McClellan, CA, which operates 44 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Norwood Junior High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy (2 mi), Rio Linda Preparatory Academy (2.1 mi), Rio Tierra Junior High (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.