- Enrollment
- 3,136
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Temecula, CA
James L. Day Middle
Federal NCES profile for James L. Day Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060002808272
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James L. Day Middle earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Temecula · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- students per teacher
- 32.6%
- free-lunch eligible
James L. Day Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James L. Day Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Temecula, CA.
School address
District: Temecula Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060002808272 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
James L. Day Middle held near 924 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 41.5 → 41.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 060002808272 · Temecula, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
932 enr · 22.7:1 · 32.6% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Chaparral High (3,136 students)
James L. Day Middle held near 924 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 41.5 → 41.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
James L. Day Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chaparral High
Chaparral High
3,136 students
- Great Oak High
Great Oak High
2,946 students
- Temecula Valle
Temecula Valley High
2,739 students
- Bella Vista Mi 1,249
Bella Vista Middle
1,249 students
- Temecula Middl 1,012
Temecula Middle
1,012 students
- This school 932
James L. Day Middle
932 students
What this shows James L. Day Middle reports 932 students on the CCD universe file.
How James L. Day Middle compares
James L. Day 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.6% | ▼ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 932 | top 13% | - | - |
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.
932
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
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
32.5%
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
$14,165
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.6%
White 33.7%
Asian 12.9%
Two or More 11.5%
African American 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, James L. Day Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Temecula Valley Unified reports $14,165 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James L. Day Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaparral High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Great Oak High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Temecula Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bella Vista Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Temecula Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James L. Day Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,946
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 2,739
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,249
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar middle schools in Temecula
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Temecula Middle
Standard public school
1,012 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Erle Stanley Gardner Middle
Standard public school
1,008 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Vail Ranch Middle
Standard public school
765 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Margarita Middle
Standard public school
731 students 20.3:1 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 (~932 students)
Frequently asked questions about James L. Day Middle
How many students attend James L. Day Middle?
James L. Day Middle has 932 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Temecula, CA. CCD year-over-year: 930 (2022-23) → 924 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James L. Day Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at James L. Day Middle 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 James L. Day Middle?
32.6% of students at James L. Day Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James L. Day Middle?
The largest demographic group at James L. Day Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 37.6% of enrollment, in Temecula, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James L. Day Middle?
James L. Day Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 James L. Day Middle rank among middle schools in Temecula?
By Resource Investment Index, James L. Day Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Temecula, 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 Temecula on the city page.
What other schools are in Temecula Valley Unified?
Besides James L. Day Middle, Temecula Valley Unified also operates Chaparral High (3,136 students), Great Oak High (2,946 students), and Temecula Valley High (2,739 students). See the Temecula Valley Unified district page for the complete list.