- Enrollment
- 2,537
- Students per teacher
- 35.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Pinacate Middle held near 949 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 43.2 → 43.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 063021009176 · Perris, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
952 enr · 22.1:1 · 85.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty High (2,537 students)
Pinacate Middle held near 949 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE held 43.2 → 43.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Pinacate Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty High
Liberty High
2,537 students
- Paloma Valley
Paloma Valley High
2,487 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High
2,330 students
- Perris High
Perris High
2,096 students
- California Mil
California Military Institute
1,031 students
- This school 952
Pinacate Middle
952 students
What this shows Pinacate Middle reports 952 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinacate Middle compares
Pinacate 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,247
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Perris Union High reports $17,247 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,487
- 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.
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 (~952 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 927 (2022-23) → 949 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.