- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lucerne Valley, CA
Lucerne Valley Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lucerne Valley 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 060001509084
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lucerne Valley Middle earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 86% of California schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Lucerne Valley · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- small classes for California
- 89.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lucerne Valley Middle has class sizes smaller than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lucerne Valley Middle ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Lucerne Valley, CA.
School address
District: Lucerne Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060001509084 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Lucerne Valley Middle grew from 137 students in 2022-23 to 166 in 2023-24 (+21.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 11.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 060001509084 · Lucerne Valley, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
195 enr · 16.3:1 · 89.1% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Lucerne Valley Elementary (646 students)
Lucerne Valley Middle grew from 137 students in 2022-23 to 166 in 2023-24 (+21.2%). Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 11.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lucerne Valley Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lucerne Valley
Lucerne Valley Elementary
646 students
- Lucerne Valley
Lucerne Valley High
322 students
- This school 195
Lucerne Valley Middle
195 students
- Mountain View 16
Mountain View High
16 students
What this shows Lucerne Valley Middle reports 195 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lucerne Valley Middle compares
Lucerne Valley Middle is a growing 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 24% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.1% | ▲ 61% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 195 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
195
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 14% in California - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.4%
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
$21,124
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.5%
White 34.9%
African American 2.1%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Lucerne Valley Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Lucerne Valley Unified reports $21,124 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lucerne Valley Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucerne Valley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lucerne Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lucerne Valley Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~195 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lucerne Valley Middle
How many students attend Lucerne Valley Middle?
Lucerne Valley Middle has 195 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lucerne Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 137 (2022-23) → 166 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lucerne Valley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lucerne Valley Middle is 16.3:1, which is 24% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 4% 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 Lucerne Valley Middle?
89.1% of students at Lucerne Valley Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lucerne Valley Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lucerne Valley Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 60.5% of enrollment, in Lucerne Valley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lucerne Valley Middle?
Lucerne Valley 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 Lucerne Valley Middle rank among public schools in Lucerne Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Lucerne Valley Middle ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Lucerne Valley, 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 Lucerne Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Lucerne Valley Unified?
Besides Lucerne Valley Middle, Lucerne Valley Unified also operates Lucerne Valley Elementary (646 students), Lucerne Valley High (322 students), and Mountain View High (16 students). See the Lucerne Valley Unified district page for the complete list.