- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Carlos, CA
Tierra Linda Middle
Federal NCES profile for Tierra Linda Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063429008627
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tierra Linda Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in San Carlos · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.5:1
- students per teacher
- 7.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tierra Linda Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tierra Linda Middle ranks #3 of 9 public schools in San Carlos, CA.
School address
District: San Carlos Elementary · California
NCES ID 063429008627 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Tierra Linda Middle held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 063429008627 · San Carlos, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
451 enr · 20.5:1 · 7.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Middle (443 students)
Tierra Linda Middle held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Tierra Linda Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tierra Linda Middle
451 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
443 students
- Brittan Acres
Brittan Acres Elementary
411 students
- Arundel Elemen
Arundel Elementary
388 students
- Mariposa
Mariposa
322 students
- Heather Elemen
Heather Elementary
320 students
What this shows Tierra Linda Middle reports 451 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tierra Linda Middle compares
Tierra Linda 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 | 20.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.0% | ▼ 87% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% 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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 39% in California - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
6.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,583
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.9%
Asian 32.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Two or More 13.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 35.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Tierra Linda Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for San Carlos Elementary reports $18,583 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tierra Linda Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brittan Acres Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arundel Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mariposa | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heather Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tierra Linda Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in San Carlos
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 (~451 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tierra Linda Middle
How many students attend Tierra Linda Middle?
Tierra Linda Middle has 451 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Carlos, CA. CCD year-over-year: 458 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tierra Linda Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Tierra Linda Middle is 20.5:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% 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 Linda Middle?
7.0% of students at Tierra Linda Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tierra Linda Middle?
The largest demographic group at Tierra Linda Middle is White at 35.9% of enrollment, in San Carlos, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tierra Linda Middle?
Tierra Linda Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Tierra Linda Middle rank among public schools in San Carlos?
By Resource Investment Index, Tierra Linda Middle ranks #3 of 9 public schools in San Carlos, 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 San Carlos on the city page.
What other schools are in San Carlos Elementary?
Besides Tierra Linda Middle, San Carlos Elementary also operates Central Middle (443 students), Brittan Acres Elementary (411 students), and Arundel Elementary (388 students). See the San Carlos Elementary district page for the complete list.