Enrollment
754
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Main Street Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Main Street Middle
Main Street Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Soledad, California, enrolling 754 students.
At 22.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 754 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,729 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,109.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 377 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Soledad Unified also operates Soledad High (1,546 students) and Rose Ferrero Elementary (530 students) alongside Main Street 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 Main Street Middle compares
Main Street 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,908
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Soledad Unified, which includes Main Street Middle.
$15,908
Per student
-4%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.6%
State 67.4%
Federal 12.0%
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 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
- 1,546
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
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 (~754 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Main Street Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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