Enrollment
405
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Alpine, CA
Joan Macqueen Middle
Federal NCES profile for Joan Macqueen Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060210000092
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joan Macqueen Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Alpine · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- small classes for California
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Joan Macqueen Middle has class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joan Macqueen Middle ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Alpine, CA.
School address
District: Alpine Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 060210000092 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Joan Macqueen Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Joan Macqueen Middle
Joan Macqueen Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Alpine, California, enrolling 405 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 405 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,120 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #742.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 63/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Alpine Union Elementary spends $12,533 per pupil, 24% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Alpine Union Elementary also operates Shadow Hills Elementary (377 students) and Boulder Oaks Elementary (367 students) alongside Joan Macqueen Middle.
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 Joan Macqueen Middle compares
Joan Macqueen Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.3% | ▼ 44% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 29% in California - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.1%
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
$12,533
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 + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 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
White 50.9%
Hispanic or Latino 31.2%
Two or More 11.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.5%
Asian 1.7%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Joan Macqueen Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alpine Union Elementary, which includes Joan Macqueen Middle.
$12,533
Per student
-24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.9%
State 42.6%
Federal 7.5%
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.
How Joan Macqueen Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Hills Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boulder Oaks Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekside Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Learning Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joan Macqueen Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~405 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Joan Macqueen Middle
How many students attend Joan Macqueen Middle?
Joan Macqueen Middle has 405 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Alpine, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joan Macqueen Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Joan Macqueen Middle is 19.3:1, which is 10% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 23% 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 Joan Macqueen Middle?
31.3% of students at Joan Macqueen Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joan Macqueen Middle?
The largest demographic group at Joan Macqueen Middle is White at 50.9% of enrollment, in Alpine, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joan Macqueen Middle?
Joan Macqueen Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Joan Macqueen Middle rank among public schools in Alpine?
By Resource Investment Index, Joan Macqueen Middle ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Alpine, 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 Alpine on the city page.
Is Joan Macqueen Middle a good school?
Joan Macqueen Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. 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 Alpine Union Elementary?
Besides Joan Macqueen Middle, Alpine Union Elementary also operates Shadow Hills Elementary (377 students), Boulder Oaks Elementary (367 students), and Creekside Early Learning Center (227 students). See the Alpine Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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