Enrollment
125
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Winterhaven, CA
San Pasqual Middle
Federal NCES profile for San Pasqual Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063507008975
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Pasqual Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Winterhaven · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- small classes for California
- 76.3%
- free-lunch eligible
San Pasqual Middle has class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Pasqual Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Winterhaven, CA.
School address
District: San Pasqual Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 063507008975 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How San Pasqual Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at San Pasqual Middle
San Pasqual Middle is a high-poverty, small middle school in Winterhaven, California, enrolling 125 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 13.9:1, San Pasqual Middle is leaner than roughly 91% of California schools and 35% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 125 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 297 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #132.
Its student body is led by American Indian / Alaska Native (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (45%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 125 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding San Pasqual Valley Unified spends $29,005 per pupil, 76% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 32.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 25 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 125 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
San Pasqual Valley Unified also operates San Pasqual Valley Elementary (259 students) and San Pasqual Valley High (177 students) alongside San Pasqual Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How San Pasqual Middle compares
San Pasqual Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 35% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.3% | ▲ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 125 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
125
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 9% in California - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.2%
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
$29,005
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 125 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 45.6%
Hispanic or Latino 44.8%
Two or More 8.0%
White 1.6%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, San Pasqual Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Pasqual Valley Unified, which includes San Pasqual Middle.
$29,005
Per student
+76%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+75%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.2%
State 56.0%
Federal 32.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How San Pasqual Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Pasqual Valley Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Pasqual Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bill M. Manes High | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| San Pasqual Vocational Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Pasqual Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- 6:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~125 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about San Pasqual Middle
How many students attend San Pasqual Middle?
San Pasqual Middle has 125 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Winterhaven, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Pasqual Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at San Pasqual Middle is 13.9:1, which is 35% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 11% 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 San Pasqual Middle?
76.3% of students at San Pasqual Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Pasqual Middle?
The largest demographic group at San Pasqual Middle is American Indian / Alaska Native at 45.6% of enrollment, in Winterhaven, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Pasqual Middle?
San Pasqual Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does San Pasqual Middle rank among public schools in Winterhaven?
By Resource Investment Index, San Pasqual Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Winterhaven, 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 Winterhaven on the city page.
Is San Pasqual Middle a good school?
San Pasqual Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in San Pasqual Valley Unified?
Besides San Pasqual Middle, San Pasqual Valley Unified also operates San Pasqual Valley Elementary (259 students), San Pasqual Valley High (177 students), and Bill M. Manes High (14 students). See the San Pasqual Valley Unified district page for the complete list.
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