- Enrollment
- 2,475
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mission Viejo, CA
La Paz Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for La Paz Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063386005301
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Paz Intermediate earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Mission Viejo · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.8:1
- large classes for California
- 27.1%
- free-lunch eligible
La Paz Intermediate has class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Paz Intermediate ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Mission Viejo, CA.
School address
District: Saddleback Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 063386005301 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
La Paz Intermediate held near 707 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 063386005301 · Mission Viejo, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
713 enr · 23.8:1 · 27.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Trabuco Hills High (2,475 students)
La Paz Intermediate held near 707 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
La Paz Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Trabuco Hills
Trabuco Hills High
2,475 students
- El Toro High
El Toro High
1,902 students
- Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo High
1,566 students
- Laguna Hills H
Laguna Hills High
1,317 students
- Rancho Santa M
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate
1,153 students
- This school 713
La Paz Intermediate
713 students
What this shows La Paz Intermediate reports 713 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Paz Intermediate compares
La Paz Intermediate 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 | 23.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.1% | ▼ 51% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 713 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
713
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 70% in California - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,515
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 713 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.5%
Hispanic or Latino 31.3%
Asian 12.5%
Two or More 11.5%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 43.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, La Paz Intermediate is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Saddleback Valley Unified reports $15,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Paz Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trabuco Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Toro High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mission Viejo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laguna Hills High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Paz Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,902
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,566
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,317
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Mission Viejo
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~713 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about La Paz Intermediate
How many students attend La Paz Intermediate?
La Paz Intermediate has 713 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mission Viejo, CA. CCD year-over-year: 706 (2022-23) → 707 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Paz Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at La Paz Intermediate is 23.8:1, which is 11% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Paz Intermediate?
27.1% of students at La Paz Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Paz Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at La Paz Intermediate is White at 43.5% of enrollment, in Mission Viejo, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Paz Intermediate?
La Paz Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 La Paz Intermediate rank among middle schools in Mission Viejo?
By Resource Investment Index, La Paz Intermediate ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo on the city page.
What other schools are in Saddleback Valley Unified?
Besides La Paz Intermediate, Saddleback Valley Unified also operates Trabuco Hills High (2,475 students), El Toro High (1,902 students), and Mission Viejo High (1,566 students). See the Saddleback Valley Unified district page for the complete list.