- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ojai, CA
Matilija Middle
Federal NCES profile for Matilija Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062827004376
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 84
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Matilija Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Ojai · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- small classes for California
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Matilija Middle has class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Matilija Middle ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Ojai, CA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-160 students YoY
Matilija Middle shrank from 441 students in 2022-23 to 281 in 2023-24 (-36.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 14.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-160 students YoY 062827004376 · Ojai, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
271 enr · 13.6:1 · 39.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Nordhoff High (576 students)
Matilija Middle shrank from 441 students in 2022-23 to 281 in 2023-24 (-36.3%). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 14.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Matilija Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nordhoff High
Nordhoff High
576 students
- Mira Monte Ele
Mira Monte Elementary
523 students
- Topa Topa Elem
Topa Topa Elementary
347 students
- This school
Matilija Middle
271 students
- Summit 183
Summit
183 students
- San Antonio El 134
San Antonio Elementary
134 students
What this shows Matilija Middle reports 271 students on the CCD universe file.
How Matilija Middle compares
Matilija 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 37% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▼ 30% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 9% in California - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.9%
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
$17,275
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.4 FTE
Per 80 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 50.6%
Hispanic or Latino 42.8%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Matilija Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ojai Unified reports $17,275 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Matilija Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nordhoff High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mira Monte Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Topa Topa Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Antonio Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Matilija Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 43.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 34.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 36.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~271 students)
Frequently asked questions about Matilija Middle
How many students attend Matilija Middle?
Matilija Middle has 271 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ojai, CA. CCD year-over-year: 441 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), down 160.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Matilija Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Matilija Middle is 13.6:1, which is 37% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 13% 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 Matilija Middle?
39.0% of students at Matilija Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Matilija Middle?
The largest demographic group at Matilija Middle is White at 50.6% of enrollment, in Ojai, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Matilija Middle?
Matilija Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Matilija Middle rank among public schools in Ojai?
By Resource Investment Index, Matilija Middle ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Ojai, 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 Ojai on the city page.
What other schools are in Ojai Unified?
Besides Matilija Middle, Ojai Unified also operates Nordhoff High (576 students), Mira Monte Elementary (523 students), and Topa Topa Elementary (347 students). See the Ojai Unified district page for the complete list.