- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lancaster, CA
New Vista Middle
Federal NCES profile for New Vista Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062088005860
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Vista Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 7
- middle schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- students per teacher
- 83.8%
- free-lunch eligible
New Vista Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Vista Middle ranks #3 of 7 middle schools in Lancaster, CA.
School address
District: Lancaster Elementary · California
NCES ID 062088005860 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
New Vista Middle grew from 883 students in 2022-23 to 938 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 41.8 → 43.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+55 students YoY 062088005860 · Lancaster, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
835 enr · 20.4:1 · 83.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Amargosa Creek Middle (859 students)
New Vista Middle grew from 883 students in 2022-23 to 938 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE added 41.8 → 43.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
New Vista Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Amargosa Creek
Amargosa Creek Middle
859 students
- This school
New Vista Middle
835 students
- Endeavour Midd
Endeavour Middle
805 students
- Monte Vista El
Monte Vista Elementary
788 students
- El Dorado Elem
El Dorado Elementary
766 students
- West Wind Elem
West Wind Elementary
757 students
What this shows New Vista Middle reports 835 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Vista Middle compares
New Vista 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 | 20.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.8% | ▲ 51% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 835 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
835
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 38% in California - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
56.5%
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
$17,702
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.6 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 118 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.9%
African American 37.4%
White 4.6%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, New Vista Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lancaster Elementary reports $17,702 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Vista Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amargosa Creek Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Endeavour Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Dorado Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Wind Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Vista Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 29.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar middle schools in Lancaster
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Amargosa Creek Middle
Standard public school
859 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Endeavour Middle
Standard public school
805 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Joe Walker Middle
Standard public school
781 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Piute Middle
Standard public school
729 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Gifford C. Cole Middle
Standard public school
697 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering
Standard public school
414 students 31.8:1 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 (~835 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Vista Middle
How many students attend New Vista Middle?
New Vista Middle has 835 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lancaster, CA. CCD year-over-year: 883 (2022-23) → 938 (2023-24), up 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Vista Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at New Vista Middle is 20.4:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 30% 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 New Vista Middle?
83.8% of students at New Vista Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Vista Middle?
The largest demographic group at New Vista Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 53.9% of enrollment, in Lancaster, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Vista Middle?
New Vista Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 New Vista Middle rank among middle schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, New Vista Middle ranks #3 of 7 middle schools in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster on the city page.
What other schools are in Lancaster Elementary?
Besides New Vista Middle, Lancaster Elementary also operates Amargosa Creek Middle (859 students), Endeavour Middle (805 students), and Monte Vista Elementary (788 students). See the Lancaster Elementary district page for the complete list.