- Enrollment
- 2,803
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Castle Rock, CO
Mesa Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mesa Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080345006371
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mesa Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #3 of 22
- public schools in Castle Rock · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 12.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mesa Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mesa Middle School ranks #3 of 22 public schools in Castle Rock, CO.
School address
District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080345006371 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-107 students YoY
Mesa Middle School shrank from 957 students in 2022-23 to 850 in 2023-24 (-11.2%).
Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 58.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-107 students YoY 080345006371 · Castle Rock, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
852 enr · 14.7:1 · 12.9% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: American Academy (2,803 students)
Mesa Middle School shrank from 957 students in 2022-23 to 850 in 2023-24 (-11.2%). Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 58.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Mesa Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- American Acade
American Academy
2,803 students
- Rock Canyon Hi
Rock Canyon High School
2,325 students
- Legend High Sc
Legend High School
2,206 students
- Mountain Vista
Mountain Vista High School
2,169 students
- Chaparral High
Chaparral High School
2,007 students
- This school 852
Mesa Middle School
852 students
What this shows Mesa Middle School reports 852 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mesa Middle School compares
Mesa Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 11% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.9% | ▼ 66% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 852 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
852
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in Colorado - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,942
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.1 FTE
Per 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 1.4%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 68.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Mesa Middle School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Douglas County School District No. Re 1 reports $12,942 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mesa Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Canyon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Legend High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Vista High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mesa Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,325
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,007
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~852 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mesa Middle School
How many students attend Mesa Middle School?
Mesa Middle School has 852 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Castle Rock, CO. CCD year-over-year: 957 (2022-23) → 850 (2023-24), down 107.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mesa Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mesa Middle School is 14.7:1, which is 11% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 6% 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 Mesa Middle School?
12.9% of students at Mesa Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mesa Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mesa Middle School is White at 68.4% of enrollment, in Castle Rock, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mesa Middle School?
Mesa Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mesa Middle School rank among public schools in Castle Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Mesa Middle School ranks #3 of 22 public schools in Castle Rock, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Castle Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Douglas County School District No. Re 1?
Besides Mesa Middle School, Douglas County School District No. Re 1 also operates American Academy (2,803 students), Rock Canyon High School (2,325 students), and Legend High School (2,206 students). See the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 district page for the complete list.