- Enrollment
- 3,136
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Murrieta, CA
Bella Vista Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bella Vista Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060002811040
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bella Vista Middle earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Murrieta · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- students per teacher
- 23.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bella Vista Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bella Vista Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Murrieta, CA.
School address
District: Temecula Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060002811040 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-97 students YoY
Bella Vista Middle shrank from 1,396 students in 2022-23 to 1,299 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 55.6 → 54.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-97 students YoY 060002811040 · Murrieta, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,249 enr · 22.7:1 · 23.3% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Chaparral High (3,136 students)
Bella Vista Middle shrank from 1,396 students in 2022-23 to 1,299 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 55.6 → 54.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bella Vista Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chaparral High
Chaparral High
3,136 students
- Great Oak High
Great Oak High
2,946 students
- Temecula Valle
Temecula Valley High
2,739 students
- This school 1,249
Bella Vista Middle
1,249 students
- Temecula Middl 1,012
Temecula Middle
1,012 students
- Erle Stanley G 1,008
Erle Stanley Gardner Middle
1,008 students
What this shows Bella Vista Middle reports 1,249 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bella Vista Middle compares
Bella Vista Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.3% | ▼ 58% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,249 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,249
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$14,165
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.7%
White 32.3%
Asian 12.3%
Two or More 9.7%
African American 5.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Bella Vista Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Temecula Valley Unified reports $14,165 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bella Vista Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaparral High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Great Oak High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Temecula Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Temecula Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Erle Stanley Gardner Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bella Vista Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,946
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 2,739
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,008
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Murrieta
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Thompson Middle
Standard public school
1,565 students 27.5:1 students per teacher
Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle
Standard public school
1,451 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
Shivela Middle
Standard public school
1,282 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Warm Springs Middle
Standard public school
755 students 21:1 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 (~1,249 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bella Vista Middle
How many students attend Bella Vista Middle?
Bella Vista Middle has 1,249 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Murrieta, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,396 (2022-23) → 1,299 (2023-24), down 97.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bella Vista Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bella Vista Middle is 22.7:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bella Vista Middle?
23.3% of students at Bella Vista Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bella Vista Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bella Vista Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 39.7% of enrollment, in Murrieta, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bella Vista Middle?
Bella Vista Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Bella Vista Middle rank among middle schools in Murrieta?
By Resource Investment Index, Bella Vista Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Murrieta, 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 Murrieta on the city page.
What other schools are in Temecula Valley Unified?
Besides Bella Vista Middle, Temecula Valley Unified also operates Chaparral High (3,136 students), Great Oak High (2,946 students), and Temecula Valley High (2,739 students). See the Temecula Valley Unified district page for the complete list.