- Enrollment
- 2,557
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chula Vista, CA
Rancho Del Rey Middle
Federal NCES profile for Rancho Del Rey Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063864007348
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rancho Del Rey Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #3 of 7
- middle schools in Chula Vista · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28:1
- large classes for California
- 22.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Rancho Del Rey Middle has class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rancho Del Rey Middle ranks #3 of 7 middle schools in Chula Vista, CA.
School address
District: Sweetwater Union High · California
NCES ID 063864007348 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Rancho Del Rey Middle held near 1,625 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 61.8 → 66.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 063864007348 · Chula Vista, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,705 enr · 28:1 · 22.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake High (2,557 students)
Rancho Del Rey Middle held near 1,625 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 61.8 → 66.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Rancho Del Rey Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastlake High
Eastlake High
2,557 students
- Otay Ranch Sen
Otay Ranch Senior High
2,440 students
- Sweetwater Hig
Sweetwater High
2,290 students
- Olympian High
Olympian High
2,289 students
- Bonita Vista S
Bonita Vista Senior High
1,960 students
- This school
Rancho Del Rey Middle
1,705 students
What this shows Rancho Del Rey Middle reports 1,705 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rancho Del Rey Middle compares
Rancho Del Rey 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 | 28:1 | ▲ 30% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.4% | ▼ 60% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,705 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,705
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
28:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 93% in California - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$15,327
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
Counselors8.8 FTE
Per 194 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: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.4%
Asian 26.8%
White 8.2%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 7.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Rancho Del Rey Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Sweetwater Union High reports $15,327 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rancho Del Rey Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Otay Ranch Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sweetwater High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olympian High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bonita Vista Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rancho Del Rey Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,440
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,290
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,289
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Chula Vista
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Eastlake Middle
Standard public school
1,613 students 28.3:1 students per teacher
Bonita Vista Middle
Standard public school
972 students 29.5:1 students per teacher
Hilltop Middle
Standard public school
866 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Castle Park Middle
Standard public school
703 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Chula Vista Middle
Standard public school
678 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
High Tech Middle Chula Vista
Standard public school
335 students 22.3:1 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 (~1,705 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rancho Del Rey Middle
How many students attend Rancho Del Rey Middle?
Rancho Del Rey Middle has 1,705 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chula Vista, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,606 (2022-23) → 1,625 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rancho Del Rey Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rancho Del Rey Middle is 28:1, which is 30% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rancho Del Rey Middle?
22.4% of students at Rancho Del Rey Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rancho Del Rey Middle?
The largest demographic group at Rancho Del Rey Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 49.4% of enrollment, in Chula Vista, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rancho Del Rey Middle?
Rancho Del Rey Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Rancho Del Rey Middle rank among middle schools in Chula Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Rancho Del Rey Middle ranks #3 of 7 middle schools in Chula Vista, 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 Chula Vista on the city page.
What other schools are in Sweetwater Union High?
Besides Rancho Del Rey Middle, Sweetwater Union High also operates Eastlake High (2,557 students), Otay Ranch Senior High (2,440 students), and Sweetwater High (2,290 students). See the Sweetwater Union High district page for the complete list.