- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lancaster, CA
Amargosa Creek Middle
Federal NCES profile for Amargosa Creek Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062088008717
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Amargosa Creek Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools.
- #5 of 7
- middle schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- small classes for California
- 76.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Amargosa Creek Middle has class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Amargosa Creek Middle ranks #5 of 7 middle schools in Lancaster, CA.
School address
District: Lancaster Elementary · California
NCES ID 062088008717 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Amargosa Creek Middle held near 954 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 45.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 062088008717 · Lancaster, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
859 enr · 18.3:1 · 76.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: New Vista Middle (835 students)
Amargosa Creek Middle held near 954 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 45.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Amargosa Creek Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Amargosa Creek Middle
859 students
- New Vista Midd
New Vista Middle
835 students
- Endeavour Midd
Endeavour Middle
805 students
- Monte Vista El
Monte Vista Elementary
788 students
- El Dorado Elem
El Dorado Elementary
766 students
- West Wind Elem
West Wind Elementary
757 students
What this shows Amargosa Creek Middle reports 859 students on the CCD universe file.
How Amargosa Creek Middle compares
Amargosa Creek Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.2% | ▲ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 859 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
859
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 23% in California - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
56.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,702
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 134 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.5%
African American 25.6%
White 9.1%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Amargosa Creek Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lancaster Elementary reports $17,702 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Amargosa Creek Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Vista Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Endeavour Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Dorado Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Wind Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Amargosa Creek Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 29.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar middle schools in Lancaster
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
New Vista Middle
Standard public school
835 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Endeavour Middle
Standard public school
805 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Joe Walker Middle
Standard public school
781 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Piute Middle
Standard public school
729 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Gifford C. Cole Middle
Standard public school
697 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering
Standard public school
414 students 31.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~859 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Amargosa Creek Middle
How many students attend Amargosa Creek Middle?
Amargosa Creek Middle has 859 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lancaster, CA. CCD year-over-year: 973 (2022-23) → 954 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amargosa Creek Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Amargosa Creek Middle is 18.3:1, which is 15% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Amargosa Creek Middle?
76.2% of students at Amargosa Creek Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amargosa Creek Middle?
The largest demographic group at Amargosa Creek Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 56.5% of enrollment, in Lancaster, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amargosa Creek Middle?
Amargosa Creek Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Amargosa Creek Middle rank among middle schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Amargosa Creek Middle ranks #5 of 7 middle schools in Lancaster, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Lancaster on the city page.
What other schools are in Lancaster Elementary?
Besides Amargosa Creek Middle, Lancaster Elementary also operates New Vista Middle (835 students), Endeavour Middle (805 students), and Monte Vista Elementary (788 students). See the Lancaster Elementary district page for the complete list.