- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Victorville, CA
Mesa Linda Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mesa Linda Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060171008288
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mesa Linda Middle earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Victorville · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- small classes for California
- 75.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mesa Linda Middle has class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mesa Linda Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Victorville, CA.
School address
District: Adelanto Elementary · California
NCES ID 060171008288 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Mesa Linda Middle shrank from 775 students in 2022-23 to 726 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.6 → 39.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 060171008288 · Victorville, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
735 enr · 18.4:1 · 75.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Melva Davis Academy of Excellence (833 students)
Mesa Linda Middle shrank from 775 students in 2022-23 to 726 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 40.6 → 39.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mesa Linda Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Melva Davis Ac
Melva Davis Academy of Excellence
833 students
- Columbia Middl
Columbia Middle
754 students
- This school
Mesa Linda Middle
735 students
- Morgan Kincaid
Morgan Kincaid Preparatory
690 students
- George Visual
George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle
685 students
- Victoria Magat
Victoria Magathan Elementary
551 students
What this shows Mesa Linda Middle reports 735 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mesa Linda Middle compares
Mesa Linda 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 | 18.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.0% | ▲ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 735 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
735
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 23% in California - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
66.7%
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
$18,289
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 735 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 244 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.7%
African American 27.2%
Two or More 6.7%
White 3.9%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Mesa Linda Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Adelanto Elementary reports $18,289 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mesa Linda Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melva Davis Academy of Excellence | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbia Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morgan Kincaid Preparatory | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Victoria Magathan Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mesa Linda Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar middle schools in Victorville
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~735 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mesa Linda Middle
How many students attend Mesa Linda Middle?
Mesa Linda Middle has 735 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Victorville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 775 (2022-23) → 726 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mesa Linda Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mesa Linda Middle is 18.4:1, which is 14% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 17% 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 Mesa Linda Middle?
75.0% of students at Mesa Linda Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mesa Linda Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mesa Linda Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 59.7% of enrollment, in Victorville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mesa Linda Middle?
Mesa Linda Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Mesa Linda Middle rank among middle schools in Victorville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mesa Linda Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Victorville, 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 Victorville on the city page.
What other schools are in Adelanto Elementary?
Besides Mesa Linda Middle, Adelanto Elementary also operates Melva Davis Academy of Excellence (833 students), Columbia Middle (754 students), and Morgan Kincaid Preparatory (690 students). See the Adelanto Elementary district page for the complete list.