- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lakeside, CA
Tierra Del Sol Middle
Federal NCES profile for Tierra Del Sol Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062079002498
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tierra Del Sol Middle earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #9 of 12
- public schools in Lakeside · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- students per teacher
- 32.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Tierra Del Sol Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tierra Del Sol Middle ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Lakeside, CA.
School address
District: Lakeside Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062079002498 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Tierra Del Sol Middle grew from 718 students in 2022-23 to 755 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 36.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 062079002498 · Lakeside, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
713 enr · 21:1 · 32.2% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside Middle (724 students)
Tierra Del Sol Middle grew from 718 students in 2022-23 to 755 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 36.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Tierra Del Sol Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeside Middl
Lakeside Middle
724 students
- This school
Tierra Del Sol Middle
713 students
- Lakeside Farms
Lakeside Farms Elementary
667 students
- Lakeview Eleme
Lakeview Elementary
666 students
- Riverview Elem
Riverview Elementary
469 students
- Lemon Crest El
Lemon Crest Elementary
437 students
What this shows Tierra Del Sol Middle reports 713 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tierra Del Sol Middle compares
Tierra Del Sol 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 | 21:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.2% | ▼ 42% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 713 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
713
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 43% in California - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$16,075
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 713 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.7%
Hispanic or Latino 39.7%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 3.1%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Tierra Del Sol Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Lakeside Union Elementary reports $16,075 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tierra Del Sol Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Farms Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lemon Crest Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tierra Del Sol Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Lakeside
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~713 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tierra Del Sol Middle
How many students attend Tierra Del Sol Middle?
Tierra Del Sol Middle has 713 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lakeside, CA. CCD year-over-year: 718 (2022-23) → 755 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tierra Del Sol Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Tierra Del Sol Middle is 21:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% 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 Tierra Del Sol Middle?
32.2% of students at Tierra Del Sol Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tierra Del Sol Middle?
The largest demographic group at Tierra Del Sol Middle is White at 45.7% of enrollment, in Lakeside, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tierra Del Sol Middle?
Tierra Del Sol Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Tierra Del Sol Middle rank among public schools in Lakeside?
By Resource Investment Index, Tierra Del Sol Middle ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Lakeside, 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 Lakeside on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakeside Union Elementary?
Besides Tierra Del Sol Middle, Lakeside Union Elementary also operates Lakeside Middle (724 students), Lakeside Farms Elementary (667 students), and Lakeview Elementary (666 students). See the Lakeside Union Elementary district page for the complete list.