- Enrollment
- 2,693
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Irvine, CA
Rancho San Joaquin Middle
Federal NCES profile for Rancho San Joaquin Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 068450007062
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rancho San Joaquin Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 6
- middle schools in Irvine · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.9:1
- large classes for California
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Rancho San Joaquin Middle has class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rancho San Joaquin Middle ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Irvine, CA.
School address
District: Irvine Unified · California
NCES ID 068450007062 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+71 students YoY
Rancho San Joaquin Middle grew from 807 students in 2022-23 to 878 in 2023-24 (+8.8%).
Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+71 students YoY 068450007062 · Irvine, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
860 enr · 26.9:1 · 18.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Portola High (2,693 students)
Rancho San Joaquin Middle grew from 807 students in 2022-23 to 878 in 2023-24 (+8.8%). Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Rancho San Joaquin Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Portola High
Portola High
2,693 students
- University Hig
University High
2,307 students
- Northwood High
Northwood High
2,244 students
- Woodbridge Hig
Woodbridge High
2,232 students
- Irvine High
Irvine High
1,964 students
- This school 860
Rancho San Joaquin Middle
860 students
What this shows Rancho San Joaquin Middle reports 860 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rancho San Joaquin Middle compares
Rancho San Joaquin Middle is a growing 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 | 26.9:1 | ▲ 25% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 66% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 860 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.9:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
860
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
26.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in California - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,373
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
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 478 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 49.8%
White 26.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 9.0%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 49.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Rancho San Joaquin Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Irvine Unified reports $14,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rancho San Joaquin Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portola High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodbridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Irvine High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rancho San Joaquin Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,244
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,232
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,964
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Irvine
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Sierra Vista Middle
Standard public school
1,282 students 31.3:1 students per teacher
Jeffrey Trail Middle
Standard public school
1,049 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
South Lake Middle
Standard public school
652 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Lakeside Middle
Standard public school
629 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Venado Middle
Standard public school
506 students 19.5:1 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 (~860 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rancho San Joaquin Middle
How many students attend Rancho San Joaquin Middle?
Rancho San Joaquin Middle has 860 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Irvine, CA. CCD year-over-year: 807 (2022-23) → 878 (2023-24), up 71.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rancho San Joaquin Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rancho San Joaquin Middle is 26.9:1, which is 25% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rancho San Joaquin Middle?
18.8% of students at Rancho San Joaquin Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rancho San Joaquin Middle?
The largest demographic group at Rancho San Joaquin Middle is Asian at 49.8% of enrollment, in Irvine, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rancho San Joaquin Middle?
Rancho San Joaquin Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 San Joaquin Middle rank among middle schools in Irvine?
By Resource Investment Index, Rancho San Joaquin Middle ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Irvine, 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 Irvine on the city page.
What other schools are in Irvine Unified?
Besides Rancho San Joaquin Middle, Irvine Unified also operates Portola High (2,693 students), University High (2,307 students), and Northwood High (2,244 students). See the Irvine Unified district page for the complete list.