Enrollment
451
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Castaic, CA
Castaic Middle
Federal NCES profile for Castaic Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060774009121
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Castaic Middle earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Castaic · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.6:1
- students per teacher
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Castaic Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Castaic Middle ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Castaic, CA.
School address
District: Castaic Union · California
NCES ID 060774009121 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Castaic Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Castaic Middle
Castaic Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Castaic, California, enrolling 451 students.
At 22.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 451 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,256 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #983, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (35%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 451 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 89.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Castaic Union also operates Northlake Hills Elementary (556 students) and Live Oak Elementary (490 students) alongside Castaic 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 Castaic Middle compares
Castaic 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 | 22.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▼ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% 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
89.8%
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
$13,295
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 451 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 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
Hispanic or Latino 48.0%
White 34.9%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 6.4%
African American 2.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Castaic Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Castaic Union, which includes Castaic Middle.
$13,295
Per student
-19%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.8%
State 51.4%
Federal 7.8%
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 Castaic Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northlake Hills Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Live Oak Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Castaic Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Castaic Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~451 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Castaic Middle
How many students attend Castaic Middle?
Castaic Middle has 451 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Castaic, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Castaic Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Castaic Middle is 22.6:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Castaic Middle?
36.0% of students at Castaic Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Castaic Middle?
The largest demographic group at Castaic Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 48.0% of enrollment, in Castaic, 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 Castaic Middle?
Castaic Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Castaic Middle rank among public schools in Castaic?
By Resource Investment Index, Castaic Middle ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Castaic, 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 Castaic on the city page.
Is Castaic Middle a good school?
Castaic Middle earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Castaic Union?
Besides Castaic Middle, Castaic Union also operates Northlake Hills Elementary (556 students), Live Oak Elementary (490 students), and Castaic Elementary (417 students). See the Castaic Union district page for the complete list.
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