Enrollment
756
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Millbrae, CA
Taylor Middle
Federal NCES profile for Taylor 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 062490003722
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taylor Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of California schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Millbrae · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.4:1
- large classes for California
- 24.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Taylor Middle has class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Millbrae, CA.
School address
District: Millbrae Elementary · California
NCES ID 062490003722 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Taylor Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Taylor Middle
Taylor Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Millbrae, California, enrolling 756 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.4:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.0% free-meal eligibility runs 57% below the California average.
Enrollment of 756 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,226 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #555.
Its student body is led by Asian (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 756 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Millbrae Elementary also operates Spring Valley Elementary (375 students) and Meadows Elementary (360 students) alongside Taylor 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 Taylor Middle compares
Taylor 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 | 24.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▼ 57% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 756 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
756
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in California - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.4%
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
$14,176
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 756 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 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
Asian 56.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
White 11.8%
Two or More 9.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Taylor Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Millbrae Elementary, which includes Taylor Middle.
$14,176
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.3%
State 84.6%
Federal 7.0%
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 Taylor Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Valley Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadows Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Green Hills Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lomita Park Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taylor Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 28.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
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 (~756 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Taylor Middle
How many students attend Taylor Middle?
Taylor Middle has 756 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Millbrae, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylor Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Taylor Middle is 24.4:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Taylor Middle?
24.0% of students at Taylor Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taylor Middle?
The largest demographic group at Taylor Middle is Asian at 56.8% of enrollment, in Millbrae, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taylor Middle?
Taylor Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Taylor Middle rank among public schools in Millbrae?
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Millbrae, 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 Millbrae on the city page.
Is Taylor Middle a good school?
Taylor Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Millbrae Elementary?
Besides Taylor Middle, Millbrae Elementary also operates Spring Valley Elementary (375 students), Meadows Elementary (360 students), and Green Hills Elementary (338 students). See the Millbrae Elementary district page for the complete list.
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