- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Escondido, CA
Rincon Middle
Federal NCES profile for Rincon Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061288008833
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rincon Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Escondido · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- small classes for California
- 63.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Rincon Middle has class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rincon Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Escondido, CA.
School address
District: Escondido Union · California
NCES ID 061288008833 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Rincon Middle shrank from 863 students in 2022-23 to 810 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 50.1 → 50.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 061288008833 · Escondido, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
772 enr · 15.4:1 · 63.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Bear Valley Middle (923 students)
Rincon Middle shrank from 863 students in 2022-23 to 810 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE added 50.1 → 50.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Rincon Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bear Valley Mi
Bear Valley Middle
923 students
- Mission Middle
Mission Middle
855 students
- Del Dios Acade
Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences
788 students
- This school
Rincon Middle
772 students
- Hidden Valley
Hidden Valley Middle
733 students
- L. R. Green El
L. R. Green Elementary
717 students
What this shows Rincon Middle reports 772 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rincon Middle compares
Rincon 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 28% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.7% | ▲ 15% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 772 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
772
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 12% in California - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.4%
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
$19,139
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.4%
White 11.0%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 3.4%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.8, Rincon Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Escondido Union reports $19,139 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rincon Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Valley Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mission Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hidden Valley Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| L. R. Green Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rincon Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Escondido
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Bear Valley Middle
Standard public school
923 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Mission Middle
Standard public school
855 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences
Standard public school
788 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Hidden Valley Middle
Standard public school
733 students 15.9:1 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 (~772 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rincon Middle
How many students attend Rincon Middle?
Rincon Middle has 772 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Escondido, CA. CCD year-over-year: 863 (2022-23) → 810 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rincon Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rincon Middle is 15.4:1, which is 28% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 2% lower 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 Rincon Middle?
63.7% of students at Rincon Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rincon Middle?
The largest demographic group at Rincon Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 78.4% of enrollment, in Escondido, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rincon Middle?
Rincon Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Rincon Middle rank among middle schools in Escondido?
By Resource Investment Index, Rincon Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Escondido, 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 Escondido on the city page.
What other schools are in Escondido Union?
Besides Rincon Middle, Escondido Union also operates Bear Valley Middle (923 students), Mission Middle (855 students), and Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences (788 students). See the Escondido Union district page for the complete list.