Enrollment
819
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Camarillo, CA
Las Colinas Middle
Federal NCES profile for Las Colinas Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063099011372
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Las Colinas Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #7 of 23
- public schools in Camarillo · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.8:1
- large classes for California
- 24.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Las Colinas Middle has class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Las Colinas Middle ranks #7 of 23 public schools in Camarillo, CA.
School address
District: Pleasant Valley · California
NCES ID 063099011372 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Las Colinas Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Las Colinas Middle
Las Colinas Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Camarillo, California, enrolling 819 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 819 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,126 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #334.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (42%) and White (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 410 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Pleasant Valley spends $12,807 per pupil, 22% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Camarillo's middle schools, it stands alongside Monte Vista Middle (576 students): Las Colinas Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.8:1 vs 17.5:1).
Pleasant Valley also operates Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts (614 students) and La Mariposa (601 students) alongside Las Colinas 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 Las Colinas Middle compares
Las Colinas 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 | 24.8:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.2% | ▼ 56% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 819 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
819
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in California - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.4%
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
$12,807
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 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
Hispanic or Latino 42.2%
White 38.0%
Asian 11.1%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Las Colinas Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pleasant Valley, which includes Las Colinas Middle.
$12,807
Per student
-22%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.6%
State 43.0%
Federal 9.4%
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 Las Colinas Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Mariposa | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rancho Rosal Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Las Colinas Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools in Camarillo
1 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 (~819 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Las Colinas Middle
How many students attend Las Colinas Middle?
Las Colinas Middle has 819 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Camarillo, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Las Colinas Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Las Colinas Middle is 24.8:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Las Colinas Middle?
24.2% of students at Las Colinas Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Las Colinas Middle?
The largest demographic group at Las Colinas Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 42.2% of enrollment, in Camarillo, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Las Colinas Middle?
Las Colinas Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Las Colinas Middle rank among public schools in Camarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Las Colinas Middle ranks #7 of 23 public schools in Camarillo, 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 Camarillo on the city page.
Is Las Colinas Middle a good school?
Las Colinas Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Pleasant Valley?
Besides Las Colinas Middle, Pleasant Valley also operates Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts (614 students), La Mariposa (601 students), and Rancho Rosal Elementary (588 students). See the Pleasant Valley district page for the complete list.
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