Enrollment
1,012
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Temecula Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Temecula Middle
Temecula Middle is a large middle school in Temecula, California, enrolling 1,012 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.9:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.6% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the California average.
Enrollment of 1,012 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.
Among 754 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #580, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 337 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Temecula Valley Unified spends $12,879 per pupil, 22% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Temecula's middle schools, it stands alongside Erle Stanley Gardner Middle (1,008 students): Temecula Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.9:1 vs 22.9:1).
Temecula Valley Unified also operates Chaparral High (3,136 students) and Great Oak High (2,946 students) alongside Temecula 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 Temecula Middle compares
Temecula 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,879
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Temecula Valley Unified, which includes Temecula Middle.
$12,879
Per student
-22%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.8%
State 60.9%
Federal 7.3%
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 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
- 3,136
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- 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
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 (~1,012 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Temecula Middle a good school?
Temecula Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 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.
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