Enrollment
686
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Moreno Valley, CA
March Middle
Federal NCES profile for March Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 069113511725
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
March Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools.
- #2 of 8
- middle schools in Moreno Valley · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- small classes for California
- 70.3%
- free-lunch eligible
March Middle has class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, March Middle ranks #2 of 8 middle schools in Moreno Valley, CA.
School address
District: Val Verde Unified · California
NCES ID 069113511725 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How March Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at March Middle
March Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Moreno Valley, California, enrolling 686 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 686 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.
Among 1,928 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #159, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 343 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Moreno Valley's middle schools, it stands alongside Vista Heights Middle (1,419 students): March Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.1:1 vs 22.5:1).
Val Verde Unified also operates Orange Vista High (2,396 students) and Rancho Verde High (2,101 students) alongside March 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 March Middle compares
March 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 | 19.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.3% | ▲ 27% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 686 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
686
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 28% in California - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.0%
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
$15,880
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 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 77.0%
African American 13.0%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 3.2%
White 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.7, March Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Val Verde Unified, which includes March Middle.
$15,880
Per student
-4%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.4%
State 67.8%
Federal 17.7%
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 March Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rancho Verde High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Citrus Hill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tomas Rivera Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to March Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,396
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 2,101
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,630
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar middle schools in Moreno Valley
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Vista Heights Middle
Standard public school
1,419 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Sunnymead Middle
Standard public school
1,185 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Mountain View Middle
Standard public school
1,114 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Badger Springs Middle
Standard public school
1,058 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Palm Middle
Standard public school
999 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Vista Verde Middle
Standard public school
900 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~686 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about March Middle
How many students attend March Middle?
March Middle has 686 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Moreno Valley, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at March Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at March Middle is 19.1:1, which is 11% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% 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 March Middle?
70.3% of students at March Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of March Middle?
The largest demographic group at March Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 77.0% of enrollment, in Moreno Valley, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for March Middle?
March Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 March Middle rank among middle schools in Moreno Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, March Middle ranks #2 of 8 middle schools in Moreno Valley, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Moreno Valley on the city page.
Is March Middle a good school?
March Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of 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 Val Verde Unified?
Besides March Middle, Val Verde Unified also operates Orange Vista High (2,396 students), Rancho Verde High (2,101 students), and Citrus Hill High (1,630 students). See the Val Verde Unified district page for the complete list.
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