- Enrollment
- 2,699
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Moreno Valley, CA
Sunnymead Middle
Federal NCES profile for Sunnymead Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062580009585
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunnymead Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 8
- middle schools in Moreno Valley · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- students per teacher
- 70.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunnymead Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunnymead Middle ranks #4 of 8 middle schools in Moreno Valley, CA.
School address
District: Moreno Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 062580009585 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Sunnymead Middle held near 1,147 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-46 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.6 → 58.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-46 students YoY 062580009585 · Moreno Valley, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,185 enr · 20.1:1 · 70.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley View High (2,699 students)
Sunnymead Middle held near 1,147 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-46 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.6 → 58.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sunnymead Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley View Hi
Valley View High
2,699 students
- Canyon Springs
Canyon Springs High
2,251 students
- Moreno Valley
Moreno Valley High
2,103 students
- Vista Del Lago
Vista Del Lago High
1,924 students
- Vista Heights
Vista Heights Middle
1,419 students
- This school
Sunnymead Middle
1,185 students
What this shows Sunnymead Middle reports 1,185 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunnymead Middle compares
Sunnymead Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.6% | ▲ 27% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,185 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,185
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
44.3%
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
$18,481
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 129 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.2%
African American 12.2%
Asian 3.1%
Two or More 3.0%
White 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Sunnymead Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Moreno Valley Unified reports $18,481 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunnymead Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canyon Springs High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moreno Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vista Del Lago High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vista Heights Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunnymead Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,103
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,419
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar middle schools in Moreno Valley
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Vista Heights Middle
Standard public school
1,419 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Mountain View Middle
Standard public school
1,114 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Badger Springs Middle
Standard public school
1,058 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Palm Middle
Standard public school
999 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Vista Verde Middle
Standard public school
900 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Landmark Middle
Standard public school
849 students 19.3:1 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 (~1,185 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sunnymead Middle
How many students attend Sunnymead Middle?
Sunnymead Middle has 1,185 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Moreno Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,193 (2022-23) → 1,147 (2023-24), nearly flat (-46).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunnymead Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunnymead Middle is 20.1:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 28% 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 Sunnymead Middle?
70.6% of students at Sunnymead Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunnymead Middle?
The largest demographic group at Sunnymead Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 78.2% of enrollment, in Moreno Valley, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunnymead Middle?
Sunnymead Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Sunnymead Middle rank among middle schools in Moreno Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunnymead Middle ranks #4 of 8 middle schools in Moreno Valley, 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 Moreno Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Moreno Valley Unified?
Besides Sunnymead Middle, Moreno Valley Unified also operates Valley View High (2,699 students), Canyon Springs High (2,251 students), and Moreno Valley High (2,103 students). See the Moreno Valley Unified district page for the complete list.