- Enrollment
- 2,163
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Phelan, CA
Quail Valley Middle
Federal NCES profile for Quail Valley Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063697005084
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Quail Valley Middle earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in Phelan · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- students per teacher
- 59.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Quail Valley Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Quail Valley Middle ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Phelan, CA.
School address
District: Snowline Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 063697005084 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Quail Valley Middle held near 866 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.8 → 42.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 063697005084 · Phelan, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
870 enr · 21.8:1 · 59.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Serrano High (2,163 students)
Quail Valley Middle held near 866 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.8 → 42.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Quail Valley Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Serrano High
Serrano High
2,163 students
- Baldy Mesa Ele
Baldy Mesa Elementary
985 students
- This school
Quail Valley Middle
870 students
- Pinon Mesa Mid 835
Pinon Mesa Middle
835 students
- Vista Verde El 774
Vista Verde Elementary
774 students
- Phelan Element 743
Phelan Elementary
743 students
What this shows Quail Valley Middle reports 870 students on the CCD universe file.
How Quail Valley Middle compares
Quail Valley 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.8% | ▲ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 870 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
870
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 51% in California - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
42.1%
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
$14,356
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 112 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.3%
White 11.6%
African American 10.7%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Quail Valley Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Snowline Joint Unified reports $14,356 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Quail Valley Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serrano High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baldy Mesa Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinon Mesa Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vista Verde Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phelan Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Quail Valley Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 985
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Similar middle schools in Phelan
1 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 (~870 students)
Frequently asked questions about Quail Valley Middle
How many students attend Quail Valley Middle?
Quail Valley Middle has 870 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Phelan, CA. CCD year-over-year: 878 (2022-23) → 866 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quail Valley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Quail Valley Middle is 21.8:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Quail Valley Middle?
59.8% of students at Quail Valley Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Quail Valley Middle?
The largest demographic group at Quail Valley Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 68.3% of enrollment, in Phelan, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Quail Valley Middle?
Quail Valley Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Quail Valley Middle rank among public schools in Phelan?
By Resource Investment Index, Quail Valley Middle ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Phelan, 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 Phelan on the city page.
What other schools are in Snowline Joint Unified?
Besides Quail Valley Middle, Snowline Joint Unified also operates Serrano High (2,163 students), Baldy Mesa Elementary (985 students), and Pinon Mesa Middle (835 students). See the Snowline Joint Unified district page for the complete list.