- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Mateo, CA
Borel Middle
Federal NCES profile for Borel Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063492005901
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Borel Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools.
- #3 of 22
- public schools in San Mateo · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- small classes for California
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Borel Middle has class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Borel Middle ranks #3 of 22 public schools in San Mateo, CA.
School address
District: San Mateo-Foster City · California
NCES ID 063492005901 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Borel Middle held near 934 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.4 → 49.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 063492005901 · San Mateo, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
903 enr · 18.1:1 · 29.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowditch Middle (929 students)
Borel Middle held near 934 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.4 → 49.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Borel Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bowditch Middl
Bowditch Middle
929 students
- This school
Borel Middle
903 students
- Bayside Academ
Bayside Academy
840 students
- Abbott Middle
Abbott Middle
721 students
- Foster City El
Foster City Elementary
624 students
- Baywood Elemen
Baywood Elementary
489 students
What this shows Borel Middle reports 903 students on the CCD universe file.
How Borel Middle compares
Borel 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 | 18.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▼ 47% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 903 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
903
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 22% in California - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$19,624
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.3%
White 19.0%
Asian 14.6%
Two or More 10.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Borel Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Mateo-Foster City reports $19,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Borel Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowditch Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayside Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abbott Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foster City Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baywood Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Borel Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in San Mateo
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~903 students)
Frequently asked questions about Borel Middle
How many students attend Borel Middle?
Borel Middle has 903 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Mateo, CA. CCD year-over-year: 926 (2022-23) → 934 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Borel Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Borel Middle is 18.1:1, which is 16% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 15% 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 Borel Middle?
29.4% of students at Borel Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Borel Middle?
The largest demographic group at Borel Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 54.3% of enrollment, in San Mateo, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Borel Middle?
Borel Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Borel Middle rank among public schools in San Mateo?
By Resource Investment Index, Borel Middle ranks #3 of 22 public schools in San Mateo, 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 San Mateo on the city page.
What other schools are in San Mateo-Foster City?
Besides Borel Middle, San Mateo-Foster City also operates Bowditch Middle (929 students), Bayside Academy (840 students), and Abbott Middle (721 students). See the San Mateo-Foster City district page for the complete list.