- Enrollment
- 2,874
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Castro Valley, CA
Canyon Middle
Federal NCES profile for Canyon Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060780000740
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canyon Middle earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #11 of 15
- public schools in Castro Valley · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.2:1
- students per teacher
- 27.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Canyon Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon Middle ranks #11 of 15 public schools in Castro Valley, CA.
School address
District: Castro Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060780000740 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+100 students YoY
Canyon Middle grew from 1,332 students in 2022-23 to 1,432 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 61.0 → 61.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+100 students YoY 060780000740 · Castro Valley, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,418 enr · 23.2:1 · 27.5% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Castro Valley High (2,874 students)
Canyon Middle grew from 1,332 students in 2022-23 to 1,432 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE added 61.0 → 61.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Canyon Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Castro Valley
Castro Valley High
2,874 students
- This school
Canyon Middle
1,418 students
- Creekside Midd 754
Creekside Middle
754 students
- Independent El 662
Independent Elementary
662 students
- Proctor Elemen 613
Proctor Elementary
613 students
- Vannoy Element 536
Vannoy Elementary
536 students
What this shows Canyon Middle reports 1,418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canyon Middle compares
Canyon Middle is a growing 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 | 23.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.5% | ▼ 50% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,418 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,418
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 64% in California - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$14,601
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 473 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 34.8%
Hispanic or Latino 28.2%
White 17.5%
Two or More 13.9%
African American 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 34.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.7, Canyon Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Castro Valley Unified reports $14,601 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Canyon Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castro Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creekside Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Independent Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Proctor Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vannoy Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canyon Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 29.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Castro Valley
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 (~1,418 students)
Frequently asked questions about Canyon Middle
How many students attend Canyon Middle?
Canyon Middle has 1,418 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Castro Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,332 (2022-23) → 1,432 (2023-24), up 100.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Canyon Middle is 23.2:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canyon Middle?
27.5% of students at Canyon Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canyon Middle?
The largest demographic group at Canyon Middle is Asian at 34.8% of enrollment, in Castro Valley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canyon Middle?
Canyon Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Canyon Middle rank among public schools in Castro Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon Middle ranks #11 of 15 public schools in Castro Valley, 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 Castro Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Castro Valley Unified?
Besides Canyon Middle, Castro Valley Unified also operates Castro Valley High (2,874 students), Creekside Middle (754 students), and Independent Elementary (662 students). See the Castro Valley Unified district page for the complete list.