- Enrollment
- 2,536
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Diegueno Middle held near 766 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.5 → 31.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 063438008186 · Encinitas, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
737 enr · 23.8:1 · 12.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Torrey Pines High (2,536 students)
Diegueno Middle held near 766 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.5 → 31.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Diegueno Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Torrey Pines H
Torrey Pines High
2,536 students
- Canyon Crest A
Canyon Crest Academy
2,147 students
- San Dieguito H
San Dieguito Hs Academy
1,843 students
- La Costa Canyo
La Costa Canyon High
1,774 students
- Pacific Trails 971
Pacific Trails Middle
971 students
- This school 737
Diegueno Middle
737 students
What this shows Diegueno Middle reports 737 students on the CCD universe file.
How Diegueno Middle compares
Diegueno 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,491
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 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.
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
District finance for San Dieguito Union High reports $14,491 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,147
- 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.
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 (~737 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 790 (2022-23) → 766 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.