- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Moorpark, CA
Chaparral Middle
Federal NCES profile for Chaparral Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062569007786
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chaparral Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 11
- public schools in Moorpark · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.6:1
- students per teacher
- 32.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Chaparral Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chaparral Middle ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Moorpark, CA.
School address
District: Moorpark Unified · California
NCES ID 062569007786 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Chaparral Middle shrank from 572 students in 2022-23 to 523 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE added 24.6 → 25.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 062569007786 · Moorpark, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 22.6:1 · 32.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Moorpark High (1,691 students)
Chaparral Middle shrank from 572 students in 2022-23 to 523 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE added 24.6 → 25.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Chaparral Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moorpark High
Moorpark High
1,691 students
- Mesa Verde Mid 574
Mesa Verde Middle
574 students
- Campus Canyon 545
Campus Canyon Elementary
545 students
- This school 542
Chaparral Middle
542 students
- Walnut Canyon 486
Walnut Canyon Elementary
486 students
- Mountain Meado 424
Mountain Meadows Elementary
424 students
What this shows Chaparral Middle reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chaparral Middle compares
Chaparral Middle is a shrinking 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 | 22.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.7% | ▼ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 39% | - | - |
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.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,979
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 542 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.6%
White 30.1%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Chaparral Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Moorpark Unified reports $13,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chaparral Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorpark High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mesa Verde Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Campus Canyon Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walnut Canyon Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Meadows Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chaparral Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar middle schools in Moorpark
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 (~542 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chaparral Middle
How many students attend Chaparral Middle?
Chaparral Middle has 542 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Moorpark, CA. CCD year-over-year: 572 (2022-23) → 523 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chaparral Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Chaparral 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 Chaparral Middle?
32.7% of students at Chaparral Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chaparral Middle?
The largest demographic group at Chaparral Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 58.6% of enrollment, in Moorpark, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chaparral Middle?
Chaparral Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Chaparral Middle rank among public schools in Moorpark?
By Resource Investment Index, Chaparral Middle ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Moorpark, 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 Moorpark on the city page.
What other schools are in Moorpark Unified?
Besides Chaparral Middle, Moorpark Unified also operates Moorpark High (1,691 students), Mesa Verde Middle (574 students), and Campus Canyon Elementary (545 students). See the Moorpark Unified district page for the complete list.