Enrollment
341
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Marcos, CA
High Tech Middle North County
Federal NCES profile for High Tech Middle North County, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060162212388Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High Tech Middle North County earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in San Marcos · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.7:1
- students per teacher
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
High Tech Middle North County has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High Tech Middle North County ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in San Marcos, CA.
School address
District: High Tech Middle North County District · California
NCES ID 060162212388 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How High Tech Middle North County compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at High Tech Middle North County
High Tech Middle North County is a mid-sized charter middle school in San Marcos, California, enrolling 341 students.
At 22.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 341 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 970 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #259.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (34%) (diversity index 63/100).
12.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding High Tech Middle North County District spends $10,800 per pupil, 35% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among San Marcos's middle schools, it stands alongside San Elijo Middle (1,395 students): High Tech Middle North County is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.7:1 vs 23.6:1).
High Tech Middle North County District is a single-school charter district, so High Tech Middle North County operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 High Tech Middle North County compares
High Tech Middle North County on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▼ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,800
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 49.7%
White 33.8%
Asian 9.1%
African American 2.4%
Two or More 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, High Tech Middle North County is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for High Tech Middle North County District, which includes High Tech Middle North County.
$10,800
Per student
-35%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 7.5%
State 88.4%
Federal 4.1%
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.
Similar middle schools in San Marcos
3 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 (~341 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about High Tech Middle North County
How many students attend High Tech Middle North County?
High Tech Middle North County has 341 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Marcos, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High Tech Middle North County?
The student-teacher ratio at High Tech Middle North County is 22.7:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at High Tech Middle North County?
41.7% of students at High Tech Middle North County are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of High Tech Middle North County?
The largest demographic group at High Tech Middle North County is Hispanic or Latino at 49.7% of enrollment, in San Marcos, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High Tech Middle North County?
High Tech Middle North County has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does High Tech Middle North County rank among middle schools in San Marcos?
By Resource Investment Index, High Tech Middle North County ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in San Marcos, 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 Marcos on the city page.
Is High Tech Middle North County a good school?
High Tech Middle North County earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 High Tech Middle North County District?
None; High Tech Middle North County District is a single-school charter district, and High Tech Middle North County is its only campus.
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