- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pacoima, CA
Charles Maclay Middle
Federal NCES profile for Charles Maclay Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062271003155
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles Maclay Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Pacoima · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for California
- 96.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles Maclay Middle has class sizes smaller than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles Maclay Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Pacoima, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003155 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-69 students YoY
Charles Maclay Middle shrank from 349 students in 2022-23 to 280 in 2023-24 (-19.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-69 students YoY 062271003155 · Pacoima, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
238 enr · 9.9:1 · 96.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Charles Maclay Middle shrank from 349 students in 2022-23 to 280 in 2023-24 (-19.8%). Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Charles Maclay Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Charter High
2,719 students
- North Hollywoo
North Hollywood Senior High
2,444 students
- Phineas Bannin
Phineas Banning Senior High
2,422 students
- San Pedro Seni
San Pedro Senior High
2,398 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High
2,293 students
- This school 238
Charles Maclay Middle
238 students
What this shows Charles Maclay Middle reports 238 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles Maclay Middle compares
Charles Maclay 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 54% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.3% | ▲ 74% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 238 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
238
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 54% below state mean
Top 4% in California - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
86.6%
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
$22,606
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.7%
White 2.1%
African American 2.1%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.1, Charles Maclay Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charles Maclay Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles Maclay Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Pacoima
2 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 (~238 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Charles Maclay Middle
How many students attend Charles Maclay Middle?
Charles Maclay Middle has 238 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pacoima, CA. CCD year-over-year: 349 (2022-23) → 280 (2023-24), down 69.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles Maclay Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles Maclay Middle is 9.9:1, which is 54% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 37% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charles Maclay Middle?
96.3% of students at Charles Maclay Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles Maclay Middle?
The largest demographic group at Charles Maclay Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 93.7% of enrollment, in Pacoima, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles Maclay Middle?
Charles Maclay Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Charles Maclay Middle rank among middle schools in Pacoima?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles Maclay Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Pacoima, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Pacoima on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Charles Maclay Middle, Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students), and Phineas Banning Senior High (2,422 students). See the Los Angeles Unified district page for the complete list.