- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Salinas, CA
Gavilan View Middle
Federal NCES profile for Gavilan View Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063579007870
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gavilan View Middle earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #8 of 8
- middle schools in Salinas · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- students per teacher
- 66.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Gavilan View Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gavilan View Middle ranks #8 of 8 middle schools in Salinas, CA.
School address
District: Santa Rita Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063579007870 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Gavilan View Middle held near 568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.2 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 063579007870 · Salinas, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
556 enr · 19.9:1 · 66.8% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: John Gutierrez Middle (568 students)
Gavilan View Middle held near 568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.2 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Gavilan View Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Gutierrez
John Gutierrez Middle
568 students
- This school
Gavilan View Middle
556 students
- Santa Rita Ele
Santa Rita Elementary
545 students
- La Joya Elemen
La Joya Elementary
498 students
- New Republic E
New Republic Elementary
482 students
- Mckinnon
Mckinnon
439 students
What this shows Gavilan View Middle reports 556 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gavilan View Middle compares
Gavilan View 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 | 19.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.8% | ▲ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 556 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
556
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 34% in California - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.6%
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
$16,217
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 556 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.4%
White 3.4%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.2, Gavilan View Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Santa Rita Union Elementary reports $16,217 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gavilan View Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Gutierrez Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Rita Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Joya Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Republic Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckinnon | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gavilan View Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar middle schools in Salinas
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Harden Middle
Standard public school
1,101 students 22:1 students per teacher
La Paz Middle
Standard public school
1,099 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Washington Middle
Standard public school
1,082 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
El Sausal Middle
Standard public school
1,067 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
John Gutierrez Middle
Standard public school
568 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Buena Vista Middle
Standard public school
321 students 16.9:1 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 (~556 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gavilan View Middle
How many students attend Gavilan View Middle?
Gavilan View Middle has 556 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Salinas, CA. CCD year-over-year: 587 (2022-23) → 568 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gavilan View Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Gavilan View Middle is 19.9:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% 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 Gavilan View Middle?
66.8% of students at Gavilan View Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gavilan View Middle?
The largest demographic group at Gavilan View Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 91.4% of enrollment, in Salinas, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gavilan View Middle?
Gavilan View Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Gavilan View Middle rank among middle schools in Salinas?
By Resource Investment Index, Gavilan View Middle ranks #8 of 8 middle schools in Salinas, 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 Salinas on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Rita Union Elementary?
Besides Gavilan View Middle, Santa Rita Union Elementary also operates John Gutierrez Middle (568 students), Santa Rita Elementary (545 students), and La Joya Elementary (498 students). See the Santa Rita Union Elementary district page for the complete list.