- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Escondido, CA
Mission Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mission Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061288001456
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mission Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Escondido · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- small classes for California
- 87.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mission Middle has class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mission Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Escondido, CA.
School address
District: Escondido Union · California
NCES ID 061288001456 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Mission Middle held near 925 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 51.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 061288001456 · Escondido, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
855 enr · 16.8:1 · 87.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Bear Valley Middle (923 students)
Mission Middle held near 925 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 51.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mission Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bear Valley Mi
Bear Valley Middle
923 students
- This school
Mission Middle
855 students
- Del Dios Acade
Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences
788 students
- Rincon Middle
Rincon Middle
772 students
- Hidden Valley
Hidden Valley Middle
733 students
- L. R. Green El
L. R. Green Elementary
717 students
What this shows Mission Middle reports 855 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mission Middle compares
Mission 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.3% | ▲ 57% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 855 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
855
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 16% in California - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.9%
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
$19,139
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.5%
Two or More 1.9%
White 1.6%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.6, Mission Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Escondido Union reports $19,139 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mission Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Valley Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rincon Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hidden Valley Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| L. R. Green Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mission Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Escondido
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Bear Valley Middle
Standard public school
923 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences
Standard public school
788 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Rincon Middle
Standard public school
772 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Hidden Valley Middle
Standard public school
733 students 15.9:1 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 (~855 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mission Middle
How many students attend Mission Middle?
Mission Middle has 855 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Escondido, CA. CCD year-over-year: 906 (2022-23) → 925 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mission Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mission Middle is 16.8:1, which is 22% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 7% 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 Mission Middle?
87.3% of students at Mission Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mission Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mission Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 94.5% of enrollment, in Escondido, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mission Middle?
Mission Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Mission Middle rank among middle schools in Escondido?
By Resource Investment Index, Mission Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Escondido, 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 Escondido on the city page.
What other schools are in Escondido Union?
Besides Mission Middle, Escondido Union also operates Bear Valley Middle (923 students), Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences (788 students), and Rincon Middle (772 students). See the Escondido Union district page for the complete list.