- Enrollment
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · La Jolla, CA
Muirlands Middle
Federal NCES profile for Muirlands Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063432005527
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Muirlands Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of California schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in La Jolla · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.6:1
- large classes for California
- 20.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Muirlands Middle has class sizes larger than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Muirlands Middle ranks #4 of 6 public schools in La Jolla, CA.
School address
District: San Diego Unified · California
NCES ID 063432005527 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Muirlands Middle held near 695 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.4 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 063432005527 · La Jolla, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
742 enr · 25.6:1 · 20.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Henry High (2,485 students)
Muirlands Middle held near 695 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.4 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Muirlands Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Henry High
Henry High
2,485 students
- Mira Mesa High
Mira Mesa High
2,187 students
- Hoover High
Hoover High
2,011 students
- Scripps Ranch
Scripps Ranch High
1,890 students
- Point Loma Hig
Point Loma High
1,724 students
- This school 742
Muirlands Middle
742 students
What this shows Muirlands Middle reports 742 students on the CCD universe file.
How Muirlands Middle compares
Muirlands 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 | 25.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.3% | ▼ 63% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 742 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.6:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
742
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
25.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in California - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,783
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 57.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
Two or More 12.1%
Asian 9.4%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Muirlands Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Diego Unified reports $20,783 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Muirlands Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mira Mesa High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hoover High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scripps Ranch High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Point Loma High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Muirlands Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,011
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~742 students)
Frequently asked questions about Muirlands Middle
How many students attend Muirlands Middle?
Muirlands Middle has 742 students enrolled. It is a middle school in La Jolla, CA. CCD year-over-year: 696 (2022-23) → 695 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muirlands Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Muirlands Middle is 25.6:1, which is 19% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 63% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Muirlands Middle?
20.3% of students at Muirlands Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Muirlands Middle?
The largest demographic group at Muirlands Middle is White at 57.4% of enrollment, in La Jolla, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Muirlands Middle?
Muirlands Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Muirlands Middle rank among public schools in La Jolla?
By Resource Investment Index, Muirlands Middle ranks #4 of 6 public schools in La Jolla, 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 La Jolla on the city page.
What other schools are in San Diego Unified?
Besides Muirlands Middle, San Diego Unified also operates Henry High (2,485 students), Mira Mesa High (2,187 students), and Hoover High (2,011 students). See the San Diego Unified district page for the complete list.