- Enrollment
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Vista, CA
Rancho Minerva Middle
Federal NCES profile for Rancho Minerva Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 064119006819
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rancho Minerva Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Vista · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- small classes for California
- 74.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Rancho Minerva Middle has class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rancho Minerva Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Vista, CA.
School address
District: Vista Unified · California
NCES ID 064119006819 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-82 students YoY
Rancho Minerva Middle shrank from 532 students in 2022-23 to 450 in 2023-24 (-15.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.4 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-82 students YoY 064119006819 · Vista, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
532 enr · 16.6:1 · 74.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Rancho Buena Vista High (1,949 students)
Rancho Minerva Middle shrank from 532 students in 2022-23 to 450 in 2023-24 (-15.4%). Teacher FTE lost 32.4 → 29.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Rancho Minerva Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rancho Buena V
Rancho Buena Vista High
1,949 students
- Vista High
Vista High
1,746 students
- Mission Vista
Mission Vista High
1,670 students
- Madison Middle
Madison Middle
1,158 students
- Roosevelt Midd
Roosevelt Middle
866 students
- This school 532
Rancho Minerva Middle
532 students
What this shows Rancho Minerva Middle reports 532 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rancho Minerva Middle compares
Rancho Minerva Middle is a shrinking 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 23% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.6% | ▲ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 532 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
532
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 15% in California - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
59.4%
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
$17,624
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 172 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Vista Unified reports $17,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rancho Minerva Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Buena Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mission Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rancho Minerva Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,746
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,670
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,158
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar middle schools in Vista
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 (~532 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rancho Minerva Middle
How many students attend Rancho Minerva Middle?
Rancho Minerva Middle has 532 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Vista, CA. CCD year-over-year: 532 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), down 82.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rancho Minerva Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rancho Minerva Middle is 16.6:1, which is 23% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rancho Minerva Middle?
74.6% of students at Rancho Minerva Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rancho Minerva Middle?
Rancho Minerva Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Rancho Minerva Middle rank among middle schools in Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Rancho Minerva Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in 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 Vista on the city page.
What other schools are in Vista Unified?
Besides Rancho Minerva Middle, Vista Unified also operates Rancho Buena Vista High (1,949 students), Vista High (1,746 students), and Mission Vista High (1,670 students). See the Vista Unified district page for the complete list.