- Enrollment
- 1,546
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Soledad, CA
Main Street Middle
Federal NCES profile for Main Street Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063705006291
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Main Street Middle earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 11
- public schools in Soledad · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- students per teacher
- 70.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Main Street Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Main Street Middle ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Soledad, CA.
School address
District: Soledad Unified · California
NCES ID 063705006291 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Main Street Middle held near 760 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 34.6 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 063705006291 · Soledad, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
754 enr · 22.2:1 · 70.1% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Soledad High (1,546 students)
Main Street Middle held near 760 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 34.6 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Main Street Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Soledad High
Soledad High
1,546 students
- This school
Main Street Middle
754 students
- Rose Ferrero E 530
Rose Ferrero Elementary
530 students
- San Vicente El 501
San Vicente Elementary
501 students
- Frank Ledesma 464
Frank Ledesma Elementary
464 students
- Gabilan Elemen 456
Gabilan Elementary
456 students
What this shows Main Street Middle reports 754 students on the CCD universe file.
How Main Street Middle compares
Main Street 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.1% | ▲ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 754 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
754
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 55% in California - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.0%
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
$17,342
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.3%
Asian 1.7%
White 1.1%
Two or More 0.5%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.2, Main Street Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Soledad Unified reports $17,342 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Main Street Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soledad High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rose Ferrero Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Vicente Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank Ledesma Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gabilan Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Main Street Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
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 (~754 students)
Frequently asked questions about Main Street Middle
How many students attend Main Street Middle?
Main Street Middle has 754 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Soledad, CA. CCD year-over-year: 749 (2022-23) → 760 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Main Street Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Main Street Middle is 22.2:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Main Street Middle?
70.1% of students at Main Street Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Main Street Middle?
The largest demographic group at Main Street Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 96.3% of enrollment, in Soledad, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Main Street Middle?
Main Street Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Main Street Middle rank among public schools in Soledad?
By Resource Investment Index, Main Street Middle ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Soledad, 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 Soledad on the city page.
What other schools are in Soledad Unified?
Besides Main Street Middle, Soledad Unified also operates Soledad High (1,546 students), Rose Ferrero Elementary (530 students), and San Vicente Elementary (501 students). See the Soledad Unified district page for the complete list.