Enrollment
670
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Calabasas, CA
Arthur E. Wright Middle
Federal NCES profile for Arthur E. Wright Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062100002528
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arthur E. Wright Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of California schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Calabasas · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 24.8:1
- large classes for California
- 17.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Arthur E. Wright Middle has class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arthur E. Wright Middle ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Calabasas, CA.
School address
District: Las Virgenes Unified · California
NCES ID 062100002528 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arthur E. Wright Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arthur E. Wright Middle
Arthur E. Wright Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Calabasas, California, enrolling 670 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.6% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the California average.
Enrollment of 670 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 1,210 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #56, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 168 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
14.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Calabasas's middle schools, it stands alongside Alice C. Stelle Middle (760 students): Arthur E. Wright Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.8:1 vs 23.8:1).
Las Virgenes Unified also operates Agoura High (1,709 students) and Calabasas High (1,707 students) alongside Arthur E. Wright Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Arthur E. Wright Middle compares
Arthur E. Wright Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.8:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.6% | ▼ 68% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 670 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
670
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in California - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,674
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 168 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 61.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Two or More 12.8%
Asian 9.3%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Arthur E. Wright Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Las Virgenes Unified, which includes Arthur E. Wright Middle.
$13,674
Per student
-17%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.0%
State 38.3%
Federal 6.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Arthur E. Wright Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agoura High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Calabasas High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lindero Canyon Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alice C. Stelle Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chaparral Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arthur E. Wright Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,709
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,707
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Calabasas
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~670 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Arthur E. Wright Middle
How many students attend Arthur E. Wright Middle?
Arthur E. Wright Middle has 670 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Calabasas, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arthur E. Wright Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Arthur E. Wright Middle is 24.8:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arthur E. Wright Middle?
17.6% of students at Arthur E. Wright Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arthur E. Wright Middle?
The largest demographic group at Arthur E. Wright Middle is White at 61.6% of enrollment, in Calabasas, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arthur E. Wright Middle?
Arthur E. Wright Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arthur E. Wright Middle rank among public schools in Calabasas?
By Resource Investment Index, Arthur E. Wright Middle ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Calabasas, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Calabasas on the city page.
Is Arthur E. Wright Middle a good school?
Arthur E. Wright Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Las Virgenes Unified?
Besides Arthur E. Wright Middle, Las Virgenes Unified also operates Agoura High (1,709 students), Calabasas High (1,707 students), and Lindero Canyon Middle (795 students). See the Las Virgenes Unified district page for the complete list.
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