Enrollment
1,329
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Simi Valley, CA
Valley View Middle
Federal NCES profile for Valley View Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063684006272
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley View Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Simi Valley · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.2:1
- large classes for California
- 28.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley View Middle has class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Simi Valley, CA.
School address
District: Simi Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 063684006272 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valley View Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valley View Middle
Valley View Middle is a large middle school in Simi Valley, California, enrolling 1,329 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30.2:1 is larger than about 96% of California schools and 40% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,329 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 502 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #299.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 511 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Simi Valley's middle schools, it stands alongside Hillside Middle (1,138 students): Valley View Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (30.2:1 vs 29.9:1).
Simi Valley Unified also operates Simi Valley High (1,910 students) and Royal High (1,835 students) alongside Valley View 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 Valley View Middle compares
Valley View 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 | 30.2:1 | ▲ 40% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.1% | ▼ 49% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,329 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,329
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
30.2:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 96% in California - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,320
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
Counselors2.6 FTE
Per 511 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 43.0%
Hispanic or Latino 39.7%
Asian 9.3%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 43.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Valley View Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Simi Valley Unified, which includes Valley View Middle.
$13,320
Per student
-19%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.6%
State 46.3%
Federal 8.1%
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 Valley View Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simi Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Royal High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillside Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santa Susana High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sinaloa Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley View Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,910
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,835
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 29.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar middle schools in Simi Valley
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~1,329 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~30.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Valley View Middle
How many students attend Valley View Middle?
Valley View Middle has 1,329 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Simi Valley, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley View Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley View Middle is 30.2:1, which is 40% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 92% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley View Middle?
28.1% of students at Valley View Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley View Middle?
The largest demographic group at Valley View Middle is White at 43.0% of enrollment, in Simi Valley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley View Middle?
Valley View Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Valley View Middle rank among middle schools in Simi Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Simi Valley, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Simi Valley on the city page.
Is Valley View Middle a good school?
Valley View Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. 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 Simi Valley Unified?
Besides Valley View Middle, Simi Valley Unified also operates Simi Valley High (1,910 students), Royal High (1,835 students), and Hillside Middle (1,138 students). See the Simi Valley Unified district page for the complete list.
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