- Enrollment
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Diego, CA
Farb Middle
Federal NCES profile for Farb Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063432005456
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farb Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 37
- middle schools in San Diego · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- small classes for California
- 34.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Farb Middle has class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Farb Middle ranks #2 of 37 middle schools in San Diego, CA.
School address
District: San Diego Unified · California
NCES ID 063432005456 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Farb Middle held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.3 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 063432005456 · San Diego, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
443 enr · 18.5:1 · 34.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Henry High (2,485 students)
Farb Middle held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.3 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Farb Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Henry High
Henry High
2,485 students
- Mira Mesa High
Mira Mesa High
2,187 students
- Hoover High
Hoover High
2,011 students
- Scripps Ranch
Scripps Ranch High
1,890 students
- Point Loma Hig
Point Loma High
1,724 students
- This school 443
Farb Middle
443 students
What this shows Farb Middle reports 443 students on the CCD universe file.
How Farb Middle compares
Farb 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 | 18.5:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▼ 38% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in California - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.9%
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
$20,783
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 148 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.2%
White 30.2%
Two or More 12.6%
African American 11.7%
Asian 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.7, Farb Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Diego Unified reports $20,783 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Farb Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mira Mesa High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hoover High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scripps Ranch High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Point Loma High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Farb Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,011
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar middle schools in San Diego
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Oak Valley Middle
Standard public school
1,503 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Bernardo Heights Middle
Standard public school
1,487 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Marshall Middle
Standard public school
1,390 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Mesa Verde Middle
Standard public school
1,178 students 28.7:1 students per teacher
Black Mountain Middle
Standard public school
1,077 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Lewis Middle
Standard public school
1,013 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~443 students)
Frequently asked questions about Farb Middle
How many students attend Farb Middle?
Farb Middle has 443 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Diego, CA. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farb Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Farb Middle is 18.5:1, which is 14% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 18% higher 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 Farb Middle?
34.5% of students at Farb Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farb Middle?
The largest demographic group at Farb Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 37.2% of enrollment, in San Diego, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farb Middle?
Farb Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Farb Middle rank among middle schools in San Diego?
By Resource Investment Index, Farb Middle ranks #2 of 37 middle schools in San Diego, 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 San Diego on the city page.
What other schools are in San Diego Unified?
Besides Farb Middle, San Diego Unified also operates Henry High (2,485 students), Mira Mesa High (2,187 students), and Hoover High (2,011 students). See the San Diego Unified district page for the complete list.