- Enrollment
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Diego, CA
Marston Middle
Federal NCES profile for Marston Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063432005513
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marston Middle earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of California schools.
- #34 of 37
- middle schools in San Diego · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.2:1
- large classes for California
- 31.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Marston Middle has class sizes larger than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marston Middle ranks #34 of 37 middle schools in San Diego, CA.
School address
District: San Diego Unified · California
NCES ID 063432005513 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+80 students YoY
Marston Middle grew from 594 students in 2022-23 to 674 in 2023-24 (+13.5%).
Teacher FTE held 29.4 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+80 students YoY 063432005513 · San Diego, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
702 enr · 24.2:1 · 31.6% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Henry High (2,485 students)
Marston Middle grew from 594 students in 2022-23 to 674 in 2023-24 (+13.5%). Teacher FTE held 29.4 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Marston Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Henry High
Henry High
2,485 students
- Mira Mesa High
Mira Mesa High
2,187 students
- Hoover High
Hoover High
2,011 students
- Scripps Ranch
Scripps Ranch High
1,890 students
- Point Loma Hig
Point Loma High
1,724 students
- This school 702
Marston Middle
702 students
What this shows Marston Middle reports 702 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marston Middle compares
Marston Middle 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 | 24.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.6% | ▼ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 702 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.2:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
702
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
24.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 73% in California - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$20,783
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 702 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 48.9%
Hispanic or Latino 34.0%
Two or More 10.8%
Asian 4.1%
African American 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Marston Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for San Diego Unified reports $20,783 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marston Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mira Mesa High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hoover High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scripps Ranch High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Point Loma High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marston Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,011
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar middle schools in San Diego
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Oak Valley Middle
Standard public school
1,503 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Bernardo Heights Middle
Standard public school
1,487 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Marshall Middle
Standard public school
1,390 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Mesa Verde Middle
Standard public school
1,178 students 28.7:1 students per teacher
Black Mountain Middle
Standard public school
1,077 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Lewis Middle
Standard public school
1,013 students 25.3:1 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 (~702 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marston Middle
How many students attend Marston Middle?
Marston Middle has 702 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Diego, CA. CCD year-over-year: 594 (2022-23) → 674 (2023-24), up 80.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marston Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Marston Middle is 24.2:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marston Middle?
31.6% of students at Marston Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marston Middle?
The largest demographic group at Marston Middle is White at 48.9% of enrollment, in San Diego, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marston Middle?
Marston Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Marston Middle rank among middle schools in San Diego?
By Resource Investment Index, Marston Middle ranks #34 of 37 middle schools in San Diego, 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 San Diego on the city page.
What other schools are in San Diego Unified?
Besides Marston Middle, San Diego Unified also operates Henry High (2,485 students), Mira Mesa High (2,187 students), and Hoover High (2,011 students). See the San Diego Unified district page for the complete list.