- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Templeton, CA
Templeton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Templeton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063900008996
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Templeton Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Templeton · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 16.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Templeton Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Templeton Middle ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Templeton, CA.
School address
District: Templeton Unified · California
NCES ID 063900008996 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Templeton Middle held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 063900008996 · Templeton, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
478 enr · 20.8:1 · 16.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Templeton High (725 students)
Templeton Middle held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Templeton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Templeton High
Templeton High
725 students
- This school
Templeton Middle
478 students
- Vineyard Eleme
Vineyard Elementary
426 students
- Templeton Elem
Templeton Elementary
422 students
- Templeton Inde 96
Templeton Independent Study High
96 students
- Templeton Home 54
Templeton Home
54 students
What this shows Templeton Middle reports 478 students on the CCD universe file.
How Templeton Middle compares
Templeton 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 | 20.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.6% | ▼ 70% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.6%
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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$14,378
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
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.4%
Two or More 14.2%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Templeton Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Templeton Unified reports $14,378 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Templeton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Templeton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vineyard Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Templeton Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Templeton Independent Study High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Templeton Home | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Templeton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 54
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~478 students)
Frequently asked questions about Templeton Middle
How many students attend Templeton Middle?
Templeton Middle has 478 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Templeton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 476 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Templeton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Templeton Middle is 20.8:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% 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 Templeton Middle?
16.6% of students at Templeton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Templeton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Templeton Middle is White at 60.9% of enrollment, in Templeton, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Templeton Middle?
Templeton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Templeton Middle rank among public schools in Templeton?
By Resource Investment Index, Templeton Middle ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Templeton, 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 Templeton on the city page.
What other schools are in Templeton Unified?
Besides Templeton Middle, Templeton Unified also operates Templeton High (725 students), Vineyard Elementary (426 students), and Templeton Elementary (422 students). See the Templeton Unified district page for the complete list.