- Enrollment
- 2,047
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Thousand Oaks, CA
Colina Middle
Federal NCES profile for Colina Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060964001007
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colina Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Thousand Oaks · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.9:1
- students per teacher
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Colina Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colina Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Thousand Oaks, CA.
School address
District: Conejo Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060964001007 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Colina Middle held near 796 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.5 → 38.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 060964001007 · Thousand Oaks, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
832 enr · 21.9:1 · 26.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Newbury Park High (2,047 students)
Colina Middle held near 796 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.5 → 38.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Colina Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newbury Park H
Newbury Park High
2,047 students
- Westlake High
Westlake High
1,900 students
- Thousand Oaks
Thousand Oaks High
1,703 students
- Sycamore Canyo
Sycamore Canyon
937 students
- This school
Colina Middle
832 students
- Sequoia Middle 798
Sequoia Middle
798 students
What this shows Colina Middle reports 832 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colina Middle compares
Colina 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 52% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 832 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
832
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 52% in California - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,093
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.9%
Hispanic or Latino 35.5%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 6.7%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Colina Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Conejo Valley Unified reports $16,093 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colina Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westlake High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thousand Oaks High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sycamore Canyon | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sequoia Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colina Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,703
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Thousand Oaks
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 (~832 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colina Middle
How many students attend Colina Middle?
Colina Middle has 832 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Thousand Oaks, CA. CCD year-over-year: 812 (2022-23) → 796 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colina Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Colina Middle is 21.9:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Colina Middle?
26.4% of students at Colina Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colina Middle?
The largest demographic group at Colina Middle is White at 48.9% of enrollment, in Thousand Oaks, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colina Middle?
Colina Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Colina Middle rank among middle schools in Thousand Oaks?
By Resource Investment Index, Colina Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Thousand Oaks, 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 Thousand Oaks on the city page.
What other schools are in Conejo Valley Unified?
Besides Colina Middle, Conejo Valley Unified also operates Newbury Park High (2,047 students), Westlake High (1,900 students), and Thousand Oaks High (1,703 students). See the Conejo Valley Unified district page for the complete list.