- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Escondido, CA
Bear Valley Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bear Valley Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061288011128
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bear Valley Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Escondido · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- small classes for California
- 56.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bear Valley Middle has class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bear Valley Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Escondido, CA.
School address
District: Escondido Union · California
NCES ID 061288011128 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Bear Valley Middle held near 945 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 53.6 → 53.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 061288011128 · Escondido, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
923 enr · 17.4:1 · 56.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Mission Middle (855 students)
Bear Valley Middle held near 945 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 53.6 → 53.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bear Valley Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bear Valley Middle
923 students
- Mission Middle
Mission Middle
855 students
- Del Dios Acade
Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences
788 students
- Rincon Middle
Rincon Middle
772 students
- Hidden Valley
Hidden Valley Middle
733 students
- L. R. Green El
L. R. Green Elementary
717 students
What this shows Bear Valley Middle reports 923 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bear Valley Middle compares
Bear Valley 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.2% | ▲ 1% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 923 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
923
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 18% in California - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.0%
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
$19,139
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 462 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.4%
White 24.7%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 4.2%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Bear Valley Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Escondido Union reports $19,139 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bear Valley Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rincon Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hidden Valley Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| L. R. Green Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bear Valley Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Escondido
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Mission Middle
Standard public school
855 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences
Standard public school
788 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Rincon Middle
Standard public school
772 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Hidden Valley Middle
Standard public school
733 students 15.9:1 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 (~923 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bear Valley Middle
How many students attend Bear Valley Middle?
Bear Valley Middle has 923 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Escondido, CA. CCD year-over-year: 938 (2022-23) → 945 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bear Valley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bear Valley Middle is 17.4:1, which is 19% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 11% 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 Bear Valley Middle?
56.2% of students at Bear Valley Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bear Valley Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bear Valley Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 63.4% of enrollment, in Escondido, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bear Valley Middle?
Bear Valley Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Bear Valley Middle rank among middle schools in Escondido?
By Resource Investment Index, Bear Valley Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Escondido, 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 Escondido on the city page.
What other schools are in Escondido Union?
Besides Bear Valley Middle, Escondido Union also operates Mission Middle (855 students), Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences (788 students), and Rincon Middle (772 students). See the Escondido Union district page for the complete list.