- Enrollment
- 2,699
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Moreno Valley, CA
Vista Heights Middle
Federal NCES profile for Vista Heights Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062580009159
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vista Heights Middle earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #6 of 8
- middle schools in Moreno Valley · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.5:1
- students per teacher
- 52.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Vista Heights Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Heights Middle ranks #6 of 8 middle schools in Moreno Valley, CA.
School address
District: Moreno Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 062580009159 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+72 students YoY
Vista Heights Middle grew from 1,382 students in 2022-23 to 1,454 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 63.2 → 62.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+72 students YoY 062580009159 · Moreno Valley, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,419 enr · 22.5:1 · 52.3% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley View High (2,699 students)
Vista Heights Middle grew from 1,382 students in 2022-23 to 1,454 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 63.2 → 62.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Vista Heights Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley View Hi
Valley View High
2,699 students
- Canyon Springs
Canyon Springs High
2,251 students
- Moreno Valley
Moreno Valley High
2,103 students
- Vista Del Lago
Vista Del Lago High
1,924 students
- This school
Vista Heights Middle
1,419 students
- Sunnymead Midd
Sunnymead Middle
1,185 students
What this shows Vista Heights Middle reports 1,419 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vista Heights Middle compares
Vista Heights Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.3% | ▼ 6% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,419 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,419
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 58% in California - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.6%
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
$18,481
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 473 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 138 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.8%
African American 12.9%
White 7.6%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Vista Heights Middle is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Moreno Valley Unified reports $18,481 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vista Heights Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canyon Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moreno Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vista Del Lago High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunnymead Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vista Heights Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,103
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,185
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar middle schools in Moreno Valley
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Sunnymead Middle
Standard public school
1,185 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Mountain View Middle
Standard public school
1,114 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Badger Springs Middle
Standard public school
1,058 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Palm Middle
Standard public school
999 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Vista Verde Middle
Standard public school
900 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Landmark Middle
Standard public school
849 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,419 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vista Heights Middle
How many students attend Vista Heights Middle?
Vista Heights Middle has 1,419 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Moreno Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,382 (2022-23) → 1,454 (2023-24), up 72.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Heights Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Heights Middle is 22.5:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vista Heights Middle?
52.3% of students at Vista Heights Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vista Heights Middle?
The largest demographic group at Vista Heights Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 70.8% of enrollment, in Moreno Valley, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vista Heights Middle?
Vista Heights Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Vista Heights Middle rank among middle schools in Moreno Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Heights Middle ranks #6 of 8 middle schools in Moreno 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 Moreno Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Moreno Valley Unified?
Besides Vista Heights Middle, Moreno Valley Unified also operates Valley View High (2,699 students), Canyon Springs High (2,251 students), and Moreno Valley High (2,103 students). See the Moreno Valley Unified district page for the complete list.