- Enrollment
- 2,300
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Thermal, CA
Toro Canyon Middle
Federal NCES profile for Toro Canyon Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060907011174
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Toro Canyon Middle earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Thermal · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 91.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Toro Canyon Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Toro Canyon Middle ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Thermal, CA.
School address
District: Coachella Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060907011174 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Toro Canyon Middle held near 938 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-44 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.2 → 46.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-44 students YoY 060907011174 · Thermal, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
989 enr · 22:1 · 91.8% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Coachella Valley High (2,300 students)
Toro Canyon Middle held near 938 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-44 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.2 → 46.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Toro Canyon Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Coachella Vall
Coachella Valley High
2,300 students
- Desert Mirage
Desert Mirage High
1,875 students
- This school
Toro Canyon Middle
989 students
- Saul Martinez
Saul Martinez Elementary
961 students
- Coral Mountain 815
Coral Mountain Academy
815 students
- Sea View Eleme 682
Sea View Elementary
682 students
What this shows Toro Canyon Middle reports 989 students on the CCD universe file.
How Toro Canyon Middle compares
Toro Canyon 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.8% | ▲ 65% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 989 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
989
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 53% in California - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
50.7%
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
$21,412
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 495 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Two or More 0.8%
White 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.5, Toro Canyon Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Coachella Valley Unified reports $21,412 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Toro Canyon Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coachella Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desert Mirage High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saul Martinez Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coral Mountain Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sea View Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Toro Canyon Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,875
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
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 (~989 students)
Frequently asked questions about Toro Canyon Middle
How many students attend Toro Canyon Middle?
Toro Canyon Middle has 989 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Thermal, CA. CCD year-over-year: 982 (2022-23) → 938 (2023-24), nearly flat (-44).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Toro Canyon Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Toro Canyon Middle is 22:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Toro Canyon Middle?
91.8% of students at Toro Canyon Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Toro Canyon Middle?
The largest demographic group at Toro Canyon Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 97.2% of enrollment, in Thermal, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Toro Canyon Middle?
Toro Canyon Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Toro Canyon Middle rank among public schools in Thermal?
By Resource Investment Index, Toro Canyon Middle ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Thermal, 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 Thermal on the city page.
What other schools are in Coachella Valley Unified?
Besides Toro Canyon Middle, Coachella Valley Unified also operates Coachella Valley High (2,300 students), Desert Mirage High (1,875 students), and Saul Martinez Elementary (961 students). See the Coachella Valley Unified district page for the complete list.