Enrollment
1,418
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canyon Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Canyon Middle
Canyon Middle is a large middle school in Castro Valley, California, enrolling 1,418 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.2:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,418 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 434 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #381, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (35%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 473 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Castro Valley Unified spends $13,179 per pupil, 20% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Castro Valley's middle schools, it stands alongside Creekside Middle (754 students): Canyon Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.2:1 vs 22.2:1).
Castro Valley Unified also operates Castro Valley High (2,874 students) and Creekside Middle (754 students) alongside Canyon Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Canyon Middle compares
Canyon Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,179
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Castro Valley Unified, which includes Canyon Middle.
$13,179
Per student
-20%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.6%
State 62.3%
Federal 11.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,874
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,418 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Canyon Middle a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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