- Enrollment
- 2,915
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Los Alamitos, CA
Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle
Federal NCES profile for Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062259007306
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Los Alamitos · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.4:1
- large classes for California
- 16.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle has class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Los Alamitos, CA.
School address
District: Los Alamitos Unified · California
NCES ID 062259007306 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+60 students YoY
Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle grew from 1,004 students in 2022-23 to 1,064 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.5 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+60 students YoY 062259007306 · Los Alamitos, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,018 enr · 25.4:1 · 16.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Los Alamitos High (2,915 students)
Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle grew from 1,004 students in 2022-23 to 1,064 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 40.5 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Los Alamitos H
Los Alamitos High
2,915 students
- This school 1,018
Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle
1,018 students
- Oak Middle 998
Oak Middle
998 students
- J. H. Mcgaugh 721
J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary
721 students
- Francis Hopkin 642
Francis Hopkinson Elementary
642 students
- Jack L. Weaver 640
Jack L. Weaver Elementary
640 students
What this shows Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle reports 1,018 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle compares
Sharon Christa Mcauliffe 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 | 25.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.8% | ▼ 70% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,018 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.4:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,018
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
25.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in California - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,064
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 679 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 36.2%
Hispanic or Latino 33.7%
Asian 13.8%
Two or More 12.9%
African American 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 36.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Alamitos Unified reports $15,064 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Alamitos High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Francis Hopkinson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jack L. Weaver Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Los Alamitos
1 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 (~1,018 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle
How many students attend Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle?
Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle has 1,018 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Los Alamitos, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,004 (2022-23) → 1,064 (2023-24), up 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle is 25.4:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle?
16.8% of students at Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle?
The largest demographic group at Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle is White at 36.2% of enrollment, in Los Alamitos, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle?
Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle rank among public schools in Los Alamitos?
By Resource Investment Index, Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Los Alamitos, 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 Los Alamitos on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Alamitos Unified?
Besides Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle, Los Alamitos Unified also operates Los Alamitos High (2,915 students), Oak Middle (998 students), and J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary (721 students). See the Los Alamitos Unified district page for the complete list.