Enrollment
522
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Valley Springs, CA
Toyon Middle
Federal NCES profile for Toyon Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060687008803
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Toyon Middle earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Valley Springs · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- students per teacher
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Toyon Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Toyon Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Valley Springs, CA.
School address
District: Calaveras Unified · California
NCES ID 060687008803 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Toyon Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Toyon Middle
Toyon Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Valley Springs, California, enrolling 522 students.
At 22.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 522 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,388 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,267, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 54/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 76.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 279 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 522 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Calaveras Unified also operates Calaveras High (703 students) and Jenny Lind Elementary (475 students) alongside Toyon 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 Toyon Middle compares
Toyon 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▼ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
522
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
76.8%
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
$13,487
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 229 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 53.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 62.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
Two or More 8.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Toyon Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Calaveras Unified, which includes Toyon Middle.
$13,487
Per student
-18%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.9%
State 25.2%
Federal 15.9%
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 Toyon Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calaveras High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jenny Lind Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley Springs Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Andreas Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mokelumne Hill Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Toyon Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~522 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Toyon Middle
How many students attend Toyon Middle?
Toyon Middle has 522 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Valley Springs, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Toyon Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Toyon Middle is 22.7:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Toyon Middle?
45.4% of students at Toyon Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Toyon Middle?
The largest demographic group at Toyon Middle is White at 62.1% of enrollment, in Valley Springs, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Toyon Middle?
Toyon Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Toyon Middle rank among public schools in Valley Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Toyon Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Valley Springs, 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 Valley Springs on the city page.
Is Toyon Middle a good school?
Toyon Middle earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Calaveras Unified?
Besides Toyon Middle, Calaveras Unified also operates Calaveras High (703 students), Jenny Lind Elementary (475 students), and Valley Springs Elementary (383 students). See the Calaveras Unified district page for the complete list.
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