Enrollment
542
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chaparral Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chaparral Middle
Chaparral Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Moorpark, California, enrolling 542 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 32.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 542 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,383 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #570.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and White (30%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 542 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Moorpark Unified spends $12,434 per pupil, 25% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Moorpark's middle schools, it stands alongside Mesa Verde Middle (574 students): Chaparral Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.6:1 vs 26.1:1).
Moorpark Unified also operates Moorpark High (1,691 students) and Mesa Verde Middle (574 students) alongside Chaparral 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 Chaparral Middle compares
Chaparral 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,434
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moorpark Unified, which includes Chaparral Middle.
$12,434
Per student
-25%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.5%
State 50.6%
Federal 7.9%
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 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
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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.
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 (~542 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Chaparral Middle a good school?
Chaparral Middle earns 33/100 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 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.
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