Enrollment
952
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Perris, CA
Pinacate Middle
Federal NCES profile for Pinacate 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 063021009176
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinacate Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Perris · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.1:1
- students per teacher
- 85.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinacate Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinacate Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Perris, CA.
School address
District: Perris Union High · California
NCES ID 063021009176 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pinacate Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pinacate Middle
Pinacate Middle is a high-poverty, large middle school in Perris, California, enrolling 952 students.
At 22.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 85.8% of students qualify for free meals, 55% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 952 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 864 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #162.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 238 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Perris's middle schools, it stands alongside Lakeside Middle (1,076 students): Pinacate Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.1:1 vs 23.4:1).
Perris Union High also operates Liberty High (2,537 students) and Paloma Valley High (2,487 students) alongside Pinacate Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pinacate Middle compares
Pinacate Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.8% | ▲ 55% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 952 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
952
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
85.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 54% in California - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.2%
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
$14,843
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 130 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.5%
African American 4.9%
White 1.9%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.0, Pinacate Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Perris Union High, which includes Pinacate Middle.
$14,843
Per student
-10%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.7%
State 54.7%
Federal 10.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Pinacate Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paloma Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perris High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| California Military Institute | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinacate Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,537
- Students per teacher
- 35.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,487
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,330
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,096
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar middle schools in Perris
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~952 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Pinacate Middle
How many students attend Pinacate Middle?
Pinacate Middle has 952 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Perris, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinacate Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinacate Middle is 22.1:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pinacate Middle?
85.8% of students at Pinacate Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinacate Middle?
The largest demographic group at Pinacate Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 91.5% of enrollment, in Perris, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinacate Middle?
Pinacate Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pinacate Middle rank among middle schools in Perris?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinacate Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Perris, 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 Perris on the city page.
Is Pinacate Middle a good school?
Pinacate Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Perris Union High?
Besides Pinacate Middle, Perris Union High also operates Liberty High (2,537 students), Paloma Valley High (2,487 students), and Heritage High (2,330 students). See the Perris Union High district page for the complete list.
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