- Enrollment
- 2,215
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Watsonville, CA
Lakeview Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lakeview Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062949006662
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeview Middle earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Watsonville · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- students per teacher
- 77.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeview Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Watsonville, CA.
School address
District: Pajaro Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 062949006662 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Lakeview Middle shrank from 438 students in 2022-23 to 410 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.2 → 19.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 062949006662 · Watsonville, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 21.3:1 · 77.2% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Watsonville High (2,215 students)
Lakeview Middle shrank from 438 students in 2022-23 to 410 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 20.2 → 19.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lakeview Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Watsonville Hi
Watsonville High
2,215 students
- Pajaro Valley
Pajaro Valley High
1,293 students
- Aptos High
Aptos High
1,274 students
- Alianza Charte 626
Alianza Charter
626 students
- Rolling Hills 588
Rolling Hills Middle
588 students
- This school 425
Lakeview Middle
425 students
What this shows Lakeview Middle reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeview Middle compares
Lakeview Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.2% | ▲ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 46% in California - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
52.7%
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
$20,320
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.0%
Asian 1.9%
White 0.7%
African American 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.8, Lakeview Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pajaro Valley Unified reports $20,320 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeview Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watsonville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pajaro Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aptos High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alianza Charter | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rolling Hills Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeview Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,274
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar middle schools in Watsonville
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Rolling Hills Middle
Standard public school
588 students 21:1 students per teacher
Cesar E. Chavez Middle
Standard public school
548 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
E. a. Hall Middle
Standard public school
491 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Pajaro Middle
Standard public school
398 students 19:1 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 (~425 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeview Middle
How many students attend Lakeview Middle?
Lakeview Middle has 425 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Watsonville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 410 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Middle is 21.3:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% 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 Lakeview Middle?
77.2% of students at Lakeview Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeview Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lakeview Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 96.0% of enrollment, in Watsonville, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeview Middle?
Lakeview Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Lakeview Middle rank among middle schools in Watsonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Watsonville, 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 Watsonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Pajaro Valley Unified?
Besides Lakeview Middle, Pajaro Valley Unified also operates Watsonville High (2,215 students), Pajaro Valley High (1,293 students), and Aptos High (1,274 students). See the Pajaro Valley Unified district page for the complete list.