- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Castaic Middle held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 060774009121 · Castaic, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
451 enr · 22.6:1 · 36.0% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Northlake Hills Elementary (556 students)
Castaic Middle held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Castaic Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northlake Hill
Northlake Hills Elementary
556 students
- Live Oak Eleme
Live Oak Elementary
490 students
- This school
Castaic Middle
451 students
- Castaic Elemen
Castaic Elementary
417 students
What this shows Castaic Middle reports 451 students on the CCD universe file.
How Castaic Middle compares
Castaic 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,149
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
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.
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
District finance for Castaic Union reports $15,149 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~451 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 431 (2022-23) → 439 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.