- Enrollment
- 3,136
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Temecula, CA
Temecula Middle
Federal NCES profile for Temecula Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060002809501
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Temecula Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of California schools.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Temecula · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.9:1
- large classes for California
- 21.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Temecula Middle has class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Temecula Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Temecula, CA.
School address
District: Temecula Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060002809501 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+75 students YoY
Temecula Middle grew from 954 students in 2022-23 to 1,029 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 41.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+75 students YoY 060002809501 · Temecula, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,012 enr · 25.9:1 · 21.6% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Chaparral High (3,136 students)
Temecula Middle grew from 954 students in 2022-23 to 1,029 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 41.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Temecula Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chaparral High
Chaparral High
3,136 students
- Great Oak High
Great Oak High
2,946 students
- Temecula Valle
Temecula Valley High
2,739 students
- Bella Vista Mi 1,249
Bella Vista Middle
1,249 students
- This school 1,012
Temecula Middle
1,012 students
- Erle Stanley G 1,008
Erle Stanley Gardner Middle
1,008 students
What this shows Temecula Middle reports 1,012 students on the CCD universe file.
How Temecula Middle compares
Temecula 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 | 25.9:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.6% | ▼ 61% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,012 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.9:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,012
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
25.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in California - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$14,165
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 46.4%
Hispanic or Latino 33.2%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 7.9%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Temecula Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Temecula Valley Unified reports $14,165 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Temecula Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaparral High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Great Oak High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Temecula Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bella Vista Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Erle Stanley Gardner Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Temecula Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,946
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 2,739
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,249
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,008
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Temecula
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Erle Stanley Gardner Middle
Standard public school
1,008 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
James L. Day Middle
Standard public school
932 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Vail Ranch Middle
Standard public school
765 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Margarita Middle
Standard public school
731 students 20.3:1 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 (~1,012 students)
Frequently asked questions about Temecula Middle
How many students attend Temecula Middle?
Temecula Middle has 1,012 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Temecula, CA. CCD year-over-year: 954 (2022-23) → 1,029 (2023-24), up 75.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Temecula Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Temecula Middle is 25.9:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 65% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Temecula Middle?
21.6% of students at Temecula Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Temecula Middle?
The largest demographic group at Temecula Middle is White at 46.4% of enrollment, in Temecula, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Temecula Middle?
Temecula Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Temecula Middle rank among middle schools in Temecula?
By Resource Investment Index, Temecula Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Temecula, 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 Temecula on the city page.
What other schools are in Temecula Valley Unified?
Besides Temecula Middle, Temecula Valley Unified also operates Chaparral High (3,136 students), Great Oak High (2,946 students), and Temecula Valley High (2,739 students). See the Temecula Valley Unified district page for the complete list.