- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mckinleyville, CA
Mckinleyville Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mckinleyville Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062430003651
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckinleyville Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Mckinleyville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- small classes for California
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mckinleyville Middle has class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinleyville Middle ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Mckinleyville, CA.
School address
District: Mckinleyville Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062430003651 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Mckinleyville Middle shrank from 360 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 15.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 062430003651 · Mckinleyville, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
302 enr · 14.4:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Dow's Prairie Elementary (283 students)
Mckinleyville Middle shrank from 360 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 15.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mckinleyville Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mckinleyville Middle
302 students
- Dow's Prairie
Dow's Prairie Elementary
283 students
- Morris Element
Morris Elementary
255 students
What this shows Mckinleyville Middle reports 302 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mckinleyville Middle compares
Mckinleyville 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 33% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
302
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in California - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.5%
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
$16,467
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Two or More 13.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.7%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Mckinleyville Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Mckinleyville Union Elementary reports $16,467 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mckinleyville Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dow's Prairie Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morris Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mckinleyville Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~302 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mckinleyville Middle
How many students attend Mckinleyville Middle?
Mckinleyville Middle has 302 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mckinleyville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 360 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinleyville Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckinleyville Middle is 14.4:1, which is 33% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 8% 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 Mckinleyville Middle?
50.0% of students at Mckinleyville Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mckinleyville Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mckinleyville Middle is White at 61.7% of enrollment, in Mckinleyville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckinleyville Middle?
Mckinleyville Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Mckinleyville Middle rank among public schools in Mckinleyville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinleyville Middle ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Mckinleyville, 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 Mckinleyville on the city page.
What other schools are in Mckinleyville Union Elementary?
Besides Mckinleyville Middle, Mckinleyville Union Elementary also operates Dow's Prairie Elementary (283 students) and Morris Elementary (255 students). See the Mckinleyville Union Elementary district page for the complete list.