- Enrollment
- 2,396
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Moreno Valley, CA
Vista Verde Middle
Federal NCES profile for Vista Verde Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 069113501028
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vista Verde Middle earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 8
- middle schools in Moreno Valley · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.1:1
- students per teacher
- 60.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Vista Verde Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Verde Middle ranks #5 of 8 middle schools in Moreno Valley, CA.
School address
District: Val Verde Unified · California
NCES ID 069113501028 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Vista Verde Middle held near 853 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.2 → 39.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 069113501028 · Moreno Valley, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
900 enr · 23.1:1 · 60.2% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Orange Vista High (2,396 students)
Vista Verde Middle held near 853 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.2 → 39.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Vista Verde Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orange Vista H
Orange Vista High
2,396 students
- Rancho Verde H
Rancho Verde High
2,101 students
- Citrus Hill Hi
Citrus Hill High
1,630 students
- Lakeside Middl
Lakeside Middle
1,076 students
- Tomas Rivera M
Tomas Rivera Middle
1,014 students
- This school 900
Vista Verde Middle
900 students
What this shows Vista Verde Middle reports 900 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vista Verde Middle compares
Vista Verde 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.2% | ▲ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 900 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
900
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 63% in California - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$18,152
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 450 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.4%
African American 22.1%
Asian 4.8%
White 4.0%
Two or More 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Vista Verde Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Val Verde Unified reports $18,152 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vista Verde Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rancho Verde High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Citrus Hill High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tomas Rivera Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vista Verde Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,101
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,630
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar middle schools in Moreno Valley
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Vista Heights Middle
Standard public school
1,419 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~900 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Vista Verde Middle
How many students attend Vista Verde Middle?
Vista Verde Middle has 900 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Moreno Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 880 (2022-23) → 853 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Verde Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Verde Middle is 23.1:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vista Verde Middle?
60.2% of students at Vista Verde Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vista Verde Middle?
The largest demographic group at Vista Verde Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 64.4% of enrollment, in Moreno Valley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vista Verde Middle?
Vista Verde Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Verde Middle rank among middle schools in Moreno Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Verde Middle ranks #5 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 Val Verde Unified?
Besides Vista Verde Middle, Val Verde Unified also operates Orange Vista High (2,396 students), Rancho Verde High (2,101 students), and Citrus Hill High (1,630 students). See the Val Verde Unified district page for the complete list.