Enrollment
500
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Ysidro, CA
San Ysidro Middle
Federal NCES profile for San Ysidro Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063522005964
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Ysidro Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in San Ysidro · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- students per teacher
- 62.3%
- free-lunch eligible
San Ysidro Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Ysidro Middle ranks #2 of 6 public schools in San Ysidro, CA.
School address
District: San Ysidro Elementary · California
NCES ID 063522005964 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How San Ysidro Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at San Ysidro Middle
San Ysidro Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in San Ysidro, California, enrolling 500 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.3% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 500 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,950 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #597.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
San Ysidro Elementary also operates Ocean View Hills (1,020 students) and Willow Elementary (643 students) alongside San Ysidro 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 Ysidro Middle compares
San Ysidro 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 | 20:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.3% | ▲ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.2%
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
$16,263
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 96.2%
White 1.8%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.4, San Ysidro Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Ysidro Elementary, which includes San Ysidro Middle.
$16,263
Per student
-1%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.2%
State 36.0%
Federal 12.8%
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 Ysidro Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean View Hills | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willow Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vista Del Mar | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smythe Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Ysidro Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~500 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20:1)
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Frequently asked questions about San Ysidro Middle
How many students attend San Ysidro Middle?
San Ysidro Middle has 500 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Ysidro, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Ysidro Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at San Ysidro Middle is 20:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% 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 San Ysidro Middle?
62.3% of students at San Ysidro Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Ysidro Middle?
The largest demographic group at San Ysidro Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 96.2% of enrollment, in San Ysidro, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Ysidro Middle?
San Ysidro Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does San Ysidro Middle rank among public schools in San Ysidro?
By Resource Investment Index, San Ysidro Middle ranks #2 of 6 public schools in San Ysidro, 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 San Ysidro on the city page.
Is San Ysidro Middle a good school?
San Ysidro Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Ysidro Elementary?
Besides San Ysidro Middle, San Ysidro Elementary also operates Ocean View Hills (1,020 students), Willow Elementary (643 students), and Vista Del Mar (541 students). See the San Ysidro Elementary district page for the complete list.
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