- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Rafael, CA
Miller Creek Middle
Federal NCES profile for Miller Creek 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 061122001247
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miller Creek Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools.
- #2 of 19
- public schools in San Rafael · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.2:1
- small classes for California
- 15.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Miller Creek Middle has class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miller Creek Middle ranks #2 of 19 public schools in San Rafael, CA.
School address
District: Miller Creek Elementary · California
NCES ID 061122001247 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Miller Creek Middle held near 593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 34.7 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 061122001247 · San Rafael, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
620 enr · 18.2:1 · 15.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Mary E. Silveira Elementary (412 students)
Miller Creek Middle held near 593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 34.7 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Miller Creek Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Miller Creek Middle
620 students
- Mary E. Silvei
Mary E. Silveira Elementary
412 students
- Vallecito Elem
Vallecito Elementary
408 students
- Lucas Valley E
Lucas Valley Elementary
315 students
What this shows Miller Creek Middle reports 620 students on the CCD universe file.
How Miller Creek Middle compares
Miller Creek Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 73% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 620 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
620
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 22% in California - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,596
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.5%
Hispanic or Latino 27.6%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 5.8%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: White at 55.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Miller Creek Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Miller Creek Elementary reports $17,596 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Miller Creek Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary E. Silveira Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vallecito Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lucas Valley Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Miller Creek Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar middle schools in San Rafael
1 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 (~620 students)
Frequently asked questions about Miller Creek Middle
How many students attend Miller Creek Middle?
Miller Creek Middle has 620 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Rafael, CA. CCD year-over-year: 608 (2022-23) → 593 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miller Creek Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Miller Creek Middle is 18.2:1, which is 15% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 16% 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 Miller Creek Middle?
15.1% of students at Miller Creek Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Miller Creek Middle?
The largest demographic group at Miller Creek Middle is White at 55.5% of enrollment, in San Rafael, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miller Creek Middle?
Miller Creek 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 Miller Creek Middle rank among public schools in San Rafael?
By Resource Investment Index, Miller Creek Middle ranks #2 of 19 public schools in San Rafael, 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 San Rafael on the city page.
What other schools are in Miller Creek Elementary?
Besides Miller Creek Middle, Miller Creek Elementary also operates Mary E. Silveira Elementary (412 students), Vallecito Elementary (408 students), and Lucas Valley Elementary (315 students). See the Miller Creek Elementary district page for the complete list.