- Enrollment
- 2,699
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Moreno Valley, CA
March Valley
Federal NCES profile for March Valley, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062580008561
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
March Valley earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools.
- #5 of 8
- high schools in Moreno Valley · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.6:1
- small classes for California
- 62.4%
- free-lunch eligible
March Valley has class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, March Valley ranks #5 of 8 high schools in Moreno Valley, CA.
School address
District: Moreno Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 062580008561 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
March Valley grew from 85 students in 2022-23 to 95 in 2023-24 (+11.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.6 → 7.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 062580008561 · Moreno Valley, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
85 enr · 10.6:1 · 62.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley View High (2,699 students)
March Valley grew from 85 students in 2022-23 to 95 in 2023-24 (+11.8%). Teacher FTE lost 8.6 → 7.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
March Valley in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley View Hi
Valley View High
2,699 students
- Canyon Springs
Canyon Springs High
2,251 students
- Moreno Valley
Moreno Valley High
2,103 students
- Vista Del Lago
Vista Del Lago High
1,924 students
- Vista Heights
Vista Heights Middle
1,419 students
- This school 85
March Valley
85 students
What this shows March Valley reports 85 students on the CCD universe file.
How March Valley compares
March Valley 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 51% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.4% | ▲ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 85 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
85
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 51% below state mean
Top 5% in California - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.5%
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
$18,481
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Moreno Valley Unified reports $18,481 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How March Valley Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canyon Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moreno Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vista Del Lago High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vista Heights Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to March Valley's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,103
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,419
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools in Moreno Valley
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Valley View High
Standard public school
2,699 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Canyon Springs High
Standard public school
2,251 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Moreno Valley High
Standard public school
2,103 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Rancho Verde High
Standard public school
2,101 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Vista Del Lago High
Standard public school
1,924 students 20:1 students per teacher
March Mountain High
Alternative education program
255 students 15:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~85 students)
Frequently asked questions about March Valley
How many students attend March Valley?
March Valley has 85 students enrolled. It is a high school in Moreno Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 85 (2022-23) → 95 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at March Valley?
The student-teacher ratio at March Valley is 10.6:1, which is 51% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% lower 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 Valley?
62.4% of students at March Valley are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for March Valley?
March Valley has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does March Valley rank among high schools in Moreno Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, March Valley ranks #5 of 8 high 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 high schools in Moreno Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Moreno Valley Unified?
Besides March Valley, Moreno Valley Unified also operates Valley View High (2,699 students), Canyon Springs High (2,251 students), and Moreno Valley High (2,103 students). See the Moreno Valley Unified district page for the complete list.