- Enrollment
- 2,557
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · National City, CA
National City Middle
Federal NCES profile for National City Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063864006489
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
National City Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 15
- public schools in National City · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.3:1
- large classes for California
- 84.4%
- free-lunch eligible
National City Middle has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, National City Middle ranks #2 of 15 public schools in National City, CA.
School address
District: Sweetwater Union High · California
NCES ID 063864006489 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
National City Middle held near 678 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 063864006489 · National City, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
709 enr · 25.3:1 · 84.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake High (2,557 students)
National City Middle held near 678 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
National City Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastlake High
Eastlake High
2,557 students
- Otay Ranch Sen
Otay Ranch Senior High
2,440 students
- Sweetwater Hig
Sweetwater High
2,290 students
- Olympian High
Olympian High
2,289 students
- Bonita Vista S
Bonita Vista Senior High
1,960 students
- This school 709
National City Middle
709 students
What this shows National City Middle reports 709 students on the CCD universe file.
How National City Middle compares
National City 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 | 25.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.4% | ▲ 52% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 709 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
709
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$15,327
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 177 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.6%
Asian 6.8%
White 2.1%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.0, National City Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Sweetwater Union High reports $15,327 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How National City Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Otay Ranch Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sweetwater High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olympian High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bonita Vista Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to National City Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,440
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,290
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,289
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~709 students)
Frequently asked questions about National City Middle
How many students attend National City Middle?
National City Middle has 709 students enrolled. It is a middle school in National City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 698 (2022-23) → 678 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at National City Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at National City Middle is 25.3:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at National City Middle?
84.4% of students at National City Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of National City Middle?
The largest demographic group at National City Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment, in National City, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for National City Middle?
National City Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 National City Middle rank among public schools in National City?
By Resource Investment Index, National City Middle ranks #2 of 15 public schools in National City, 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 National City on the city page.
What other schools are in Sweetwater Union High?
Besides National City Middle, Sweetwater Union High also operates Eastlake High (2,557 students), Otay Ranch Senior High (2,440 students), and Sweetwater High (2,290 students). See the Sweetwater Union High district page for the complete list.