- Enrollment
- 1,709
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Agoura, CA
Lindero Canyon Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lindero Canyon Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062100002522
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lindero Canyon Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Agoura · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.7:1
- students per teacher
- 16.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lindero Canyon Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lindero Canyon Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Agoura, CA.
School address
District: Las Virgenes Unified · California
NCES ID 062100002522 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Lindero Canyon Middle held near 763 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.7 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 062100002522 · Agoura, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
795 enr · 22.7:1 · 16.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Agoura High (1,709 students)
Lindero Canyon Middle held near 763 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.7 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lindero Canyon Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Agoura High
Agoura High
1,709 students
- Calabasas High
Calabasas High
1,707 students
- This school
Lindero Canyon Middle
795 students
- Alice C. Stell
Alice C. Stelle Middle
760 students
- Arthur E. Wrig 670
Arthur E. Wright Middle
670 students
- Chaparral Elem 614
Chaparral Elementary
614 students
What this shows Lindero Canyon Middle reports 795 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lindero Canyon Middle compares
Lindero Canyon 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 | 16.6% | ▼ 70% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 795 | top 18% | - | - |
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.
795
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
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
21.6%
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
$15,763
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 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 5.7%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 68.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Lindero Canyon Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Las Virgenes Unified reports $15,763 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lindero Canyon Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agoura High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Calabasas High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alice C. Stelle Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arthur E. Wright Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaparral Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lindero Canyon Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,707
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~795 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lindero Canyon Middle
How many students attend Lindero Canyon Middle?
Lindero Canyon Middle has 795 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Agoura, CA. CCD year-over-year: 796 (2022-23) → 763 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lindero Canyon Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lindero Canyon 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 Lindero Canyon Middle?
16.6% of students at Lindero Canyon Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lindero Canyon Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lindero Canyon Middle is White at 68.4% of enrollment, in Agoura, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lindero Canyon Middle?
Lindero Canyon Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Lindero Canyon Middle rank among public schools in Agoura?
By Resource Investment Index, Lindero Canyon Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Agoura, 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 Agoura on the city page.
What other schools are in Las Virgenes Unified?
Besides Lindero Canyon Middle, Las Virgenes Unified also operates Agoura High (1,709 students), Calabasas High (1,707 students), and Alice C. Stelle Middle (760 students). See the Las Virgenes Unified district page for the complete list.