- Enrollment
- 2,536
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Diego, CA
Pacific Trails Middle
Federal NCES profile for Pacific Trails Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063438013861
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pacific Trails Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #25 of 37
- middle schools in San Diego · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.7:1
- large classes for California
- 8.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pacific Trails Middle has class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pacific Trails Middle ranks #25 of 37 middle schools in San Diego, CA.
School address
District: San Dieguito Union High · California
NCES ID 063438013861 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+61 students YoY
Pacific Trails Middle grew from 919 students in 2022-23 to 980 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 35.4 → 40.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+61 students YoY 063438013861 · San Diego, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
971 enr · 27.7:1 · 8.3% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Torrey Pines High (2,536 students)
Pacific Trails Middle grew from 919 students in 2022-23 to 980 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 35.4 → 40.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Pacific Trails Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Torrey Pines H
Torrey Pines High
2,536 students
- Canyon Crest A
Canyon Crest Academy
2,147 students
- San Dieguito H
San Dieguito Hs Academy
1,843 students
- La Costa Canyo
La Costa Canyon High
1,774 students
- This school 971
Pacific Trails Middle
971 students
- Oak Crest Midd 758
Oak Crest Middle
758 students
What this shows Pacific Trails Middle reports 971 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pacific Trails Middle compares
Pacific Trails 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 | 27.7:1 | ▲ 29% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.3% | ▼ 85% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 971 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
971
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
27.7:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in California - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,491
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 747 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Asian 45.4%
White 31.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 9.7%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Pacific Trails Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for San Dieguito Union High reports $14,491 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pacific Trails Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrey Pines High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canyon Crest Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Dieguito Hs Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Costa Canyon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Crest Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pacific Trails Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,147
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,843
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,774
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar middle schools in San Diego
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Oak Valley Middle
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Bernardo Heights Middle
Standard public school
1,487 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Marshall Middle
Standard public school
1,390 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Mesa Verde Middle
Standard public school
1,178 students 28.7:1 students per teacher
Black Mountain Middle
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1,077 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Lewis Middle
Standard public school
1,013 students 25.3:1 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 (~971 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pacific Trails Middle
How many students attend Pacific Trails Middle?
Pacific Trails Middle has 971 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Diego, CA. CCD year-over-year: 919 (2022-23) → 980 (2023-24), up 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacific Trails Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pacific Trails Middle is 27.7:1, which is 29% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 76% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pacific Trails Middle?
8.3% of students at Pacific Trails Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pacific Trails Middle?
The largest demographic group at Pacific Trails Middle is Asian at 45.4% of enrollment, in San Diego, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pacific Trails Middle?
Pacific Trails Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Pacific Trails Middle rank among middle schools in San Diego?
By Resource Investment Index, Pacific Trails Middle ranks #25 of 37 middle schools in San Diego, 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 San Diego on the city page.
What other schools are in San Dieguito Union High?
Besides Pacific Trails Middle, San Dieguito Union High also operates Torrey Pines High (2,536 students), Canyon Crest Academy (2,147 students), and San Dieguito Hs Academy (1,843 students). See the San Dieguito Union High district page for the complete list.