Enrollment
737
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Encinitas, CA
Diegueno Middle
Federal NCES profile for Diegueno Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063438008186
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Diegueno Middle earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools.
- #8 of 12
- public schools in Encinitas · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.8:1
- large classes for California
- 12.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Diegueno Middle has class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Diegueno Middle ranks #8 of 12 public schools in Encinitas, CA.
School address
District: San Dieguito Union High · California
NCES ID 063438008186 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Diegueno Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Diegueno Middle
Diegueno Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Encinitas, California, enrolling 737 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.0% free-meal eligibility runs 78% below the California average.
Enrollment of 737 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 894 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #733, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 369 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Encinitas's middle schools, it stands alongside Oak Crest Middle (758 students): Diegueno Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.8:1 vs 23:1).
San Dieguito Union High also operates Torrey Pines High (2,536 students) and Canyon Crest Academy (2,147 students) alongside Diegueno 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 Diegueno Middle compares
Diegueno 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 | 23.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.0% | ▼ 78% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 737 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
737
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 70% in California - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$13,574
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 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
White 67.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Diegueno Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Dieguito Union High, which includes Diegueno Middle.
$13,574
Per student
-18%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.9%
State 19.1%
Federal 5.0%
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 Diegueno Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrey Pines High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canyon Crest Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Dieguito Hs Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Costa Canyon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pacific Trails Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Diegueno Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,536
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 2,147
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,843
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,774
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar middle schools in Encinitas
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 (~737 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Diegueno Middle
How many students attend Diegueno Middle?
Diegueno Middle has 737 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Encinitas, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Diegueno Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Diegueno Middle is 23.8:1, which is 11% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Diegueno Middle?
12.0% of students at Diegueno Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Diegueno Middle?
The largest demographic group at Diegueno Middle is White at 67.1% of enrollment, in Encinitas, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Diegueno Middle?
Diegueno Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Diegueno Middle rank among public schools in Encinitas?
By Resource Investment Index, Diegueno Middle ranks #8 of 12 public schools in Encinitas, 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 Encinitas on the city page.
Is Diegueno Middle a good school?
Diegueno Middle earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. 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 San Dieguito Union High?
Besides Diegueno Middle, San Dieguito Union High also operates Torrey Pines High (2,536 students), Canyon Crest Academy (2,147 students), and San Dieguito Hs Academy (1,843 students). See the San Dieguito Union High district page for the complete list.
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