- Enrollment
- 2,557
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Diego, CA
Mesa Verde Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mesa Verde Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063153002667
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mesa Verde Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #22 of 37
- middle schools in San Diego · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.7:1
- large classes for California
- 9.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mesa Verde Middle has class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mesa Verde Middle ranks #22 of 37 middle schools in San Diego, CA.
School address
District: Poway Unified · California
NCES ID 063153002667 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+79 students YoY
Mesa Verde Middle grew from 1,040 students in 2022-23 to 1,119 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 41.7 → 42.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+79 students YoY 063153002667 · San Diego, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,178 enr · 28.7:1 · 9.5% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Del Norte High (2,557 students)
Mesa Verde Middle grew from 1,040 students in 2022-23 to 1,119 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE added 41.7 → 42.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mesa Verde Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Del Norte High
Del Norte High
2,557 students
- Rancho Bernard
Rancho Bernardo High
2,210 students
- Westview High
Westview High
2,116 students
- Poway High
Poway High
2,101 students
- Mt. Carmel Hig
Mt. Carmel High
1,800 students
- This school
Mesa Verde Middle
1,178 students
What this shows Mesa Verde Middle reports 1,178 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mesa Verde Middle compares
Mesa Verde 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 | 28.7:1 | ▲ 33% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.5% | ▼ 83% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,178 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.7:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,178
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the California average of 55.5%
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
28.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 94% in California - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,127
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 471 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 45.6%
White 29.8%
Two or More 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Mesa Verde Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Poway Unified reports $15,127 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mesa Verde Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Norte High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rancho Bernardo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westview High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Poway High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt. Carmel High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mesa Verde Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,116
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,101
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,800
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools in San Diego
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Oak Valley Middle
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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
Black Mountain Middle
Standard public school
1,077 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Lewis Middle
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1,013 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Pershing Middle
Standard public school
980 students 31.6:1 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 (~1,178 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mesa Verde Middle
How many students attend Mesa Verde Middle?
Mesa Verde Middle has 1,178 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Diego, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,040 (2022-23) → 1,119 (2023-24), up 79.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mesa Verde Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mesa Verde Middle is 28.7:1, which is 33% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 83% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mesa Verde Middle?
9.5% of students at Mesa Verde Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mesa Verde Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mesa Verde Middle is Asian at 45.6% of enrollment, in San Diego, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mesa Verde Middle?
Mesa Verde Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Verde Middle rank among middle schools in San Diego?
By Resource Investment Index, Mesa Verde Middle ranks #22 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 Poway Unified?
Besides Mesa Verde Middle, Poway Unified also operates Del Norte High (2,557 students), Rancho Bernardo High (2,210 students), and Westview High (2,116 students). See the Poway Unified district page for the complete list.