- Enrollment
- 153
- Students per teacher
- 30.6:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Borrego Springs, CA
Borrego Springs Middle
Federal NCES profile for Borrego Springs Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060570007636
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Borrego Springs Middle earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Borrego Springs · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 83.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Borrego Springs Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Borrego Springs Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Borrego Springs, CA.
School address
District: Borrego Springs Unified · California
NCES ID 060570007636 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Borrego Springs Middle held near 78 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 5.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 060570007636 · Borrego Springs, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
83 enr · 20.8:1 · 83.8% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Borrego Springs Elementary (153 students)
Borrego Springs Middle held near 78 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 5.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Borrego Springs Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Borrego Spring
Borrego Springs Elementary
153 students
- Borrego Spring
Borrego Springs High
108 students
- This school
Borrego Springs Middle
83 students
What this shows Borrego Springs Middle reports 83 students on the CCD universe file.
How Borrego Springs Middle compares
Borrego Springs 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 | 20.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.8% | ▲ 51% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 83 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
83
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.6%
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
$24,087
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.2%
White 6.0%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More 2.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.0, Borrego Springs Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Borrego Springs Unified reports $24,087 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Borrego Springs Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borrego Springs Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Borrego Springs High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Borrego Springs Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 108
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~83 students)
Frequently asked questions about Borrego Springs Middle
How many students attend Borrego Springs Middle?
Borrego Springs Middle has 83 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Borrego Springs, CA. CCD year-over-year: 80 (2022-23) → 78 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Borrego Springs Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Borrego Springs Middle is 20.8:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% 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 Borrego Springs Middle?
83.8% of students at Borrego Springs Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Borrego Springs Middle?
The largest demographic group at Borrego Springs Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 89.2% of enrollment, in Borrego Springs, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Borrego Springs Middle?
Borrego Springs Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Borrego Springs Middle rank among public schools in Borrego Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Borrego Springs Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Borrego Springs, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Borrego Springs Unified?
Besides Borrego Springs Middle, Borrego Springs Unified also operates Borrego Springs Elementary (153 students) and Borrego Springs High (108 students). See the Borrego Springs Unified district page for the complete list.