- Enrollment
- 2,557
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Poway, CA
Twin Peaks Middle
Federal NCES profile for Twin Peaks Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063153004898
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Twin Peaks Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #7 of 13
- public schools in Poway · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 17.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Twin Peaks Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Twin Peaks Middle ranks #7 of 13 public schools in Poway, CA.
School address
District: Poway Unified · California
NCES ID 063153004898 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Twin Peaks Middle held near 1,101 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.6 → 54.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 063153004898 · Poway, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,164 enr · 22:1 · 17.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Del Norte High (2,557 students)
Twin Peaks Middle held near 1,101 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.6 → 54.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Twin Peaks Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Del Norte High
Del Norte High
2,557 students
- Rancho Bernard
Rancho Bernardo High
2,210 students
- Westview High
Westview High
2,116 students
- Poway High
Poway High
2,101 students
- Mt. Carmel Hig
Mt. Carmel High
1,800 students
- This school
Twin Peaks Middle
1,164 students
What this shows Twin Peaks Middle reports 1,164 students on the CCD universe file.
How Twin Peaks Middle compares
Twin Peaks 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 | 17.0% | ▼ 69% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,164 | top 9% | - | - |
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.
1,164
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
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
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,127
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 466 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%
Two or More 11.4%
Asian 7.7%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Twin Peaks Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Poway Unified reports $15,127 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Twin Peaks Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Norte High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rancho Bernardo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westview High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poway High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt. Carmel High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Twin Peaks Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,116
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,101
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,800
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools in Poway
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 (~1,164 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22:1)
Frequently asked questions about Twin Peaks Middle
How many students attend Twin Peaks Middle?
Twin Peaks Middle has 1,164 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Poway, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,109 (2022-23) → 1,101 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Twin Peaks Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Twin Peaks 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 Twin Peaks Middle?
17.0% of students at Twin Peaks Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Twin Peaks Middle?
The largest demographic group at Twin Peaks Middle is White at 55.4% of enrollment, in Poway, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Twin Peaks Middle?
Twin Peaks Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Twin Peaks Middle rank among public schools in Poway?
By Resource Investment Index, Twin Peaks Middle ranks #7 of 13 public schools in Poway, 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 Poway on the city page.
What other schools are in Poway Unified?
Besides Twin Peaks Middle, Poway Unified also operates Del Norte High (2,557 students), Rancho Bernardo High (2,210 students), and Westview High (2,116 students). See the Poway Unified district page for the complete list.