- Enrollment
- 3,136
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Temecula, CA
Margarita Middle
Federal NCES profile for Margarita Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060002809505
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Margarita Middle earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Temecula · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- students per teacher
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Margarita Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Margarita Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Temecula, CA.
School address
District: Temecula Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060002809505 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-84 students YoY
Margarita Middle shrank from 825 students in 2022-23 to 741 in 2023-24 (-10.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.7 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-84 students YoY 060002809505 · Temecula, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
731 enr · 20.3:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Chaparral High (3,136 students)
Margarita Middle shrank from 825 students in 2022-23 to 741 in 2023-24 (-10.2%). Teacher FTE lost 36.7 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Margarita Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chaparral High
Chaparral High
3,136 students
- Great Oak High
Great Oak High
2,946 students
- Temecula Valle
Temecula Valley High
2,739 students
- Bella Vista Mi 1,249
Bella Vista Middle
1,249 students
- Temecula Middl 1,012
Temecula Middle
1,012 students
- This school 731
Margarita Middle
731 students
What this shows Margarita Middle reports 731 students on the CCD universe file.
How Margarita Middle compares
Margarita Middle is a shrinking 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 | 20.3:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 36% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 731 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
731
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in California - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.3%
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
$14,165
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.3%
White 30.5%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 8.3%
African American 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Margarita Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Temecula Valley Unified reports $14,165 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Margarita Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaparral High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Great Oak High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Temecula Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bella Vista Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Temecula Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Margarita Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,946
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 2,739
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,249
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar middle schools in Temecula
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Temecula Middle
Standard public school
1,012 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Erle Stanley Gardner Middle
Standard public school
1,008 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
James L. Day Middle
Standard public school
932 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Vail Ranch Middle
Standard public school
765 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~731 students)
Frequently asked questions about Margarita Middle
How many students attend Margarita Middle?
Margarita Middle has 731 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Temecula, CA. CCD year-over-year: 825 (2022-23) → 741 (2023-24), down 84.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Margarita Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Margarita Middle is 20.3:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% 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 Margarita Middle?
35.3% of students at Margarita Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Margarita Middle?
The largest demographic group at Margarita Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 47.3% of enrollment, in Temecula, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Margarita Middle?
Margarita Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Margarita Middle rank among middle schools in Temecula?
By Resource Investment Index, Margarita Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Temecula, 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 Temecula on the city page.
What other schools are in Temecula Valley Unified?
Besides Margarita Middle, Temecula Valley Unified also operates Chaparral High (3,136 students), Great Oak High (2,946 students), and Temecula Valley High (2,739 students). See the Temecula Valley Unified district page for the complete list.