Enrollment
498
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · South San Francisco, CA
Westborough Middle
Federal NCES profile for Westborough Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063753006356
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westborough Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in South San Francisco · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- small classes for California
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Westborough Middle has class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westborough Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in South San Francisco, CA.
School address
District: South San Francisco Unified · California
NCES ID 063753006356 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westborough Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westborough Middle
Westborough Middle is a mid-sized middle school in South San Francisco, California, enrolling 498 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.0% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the California average.
With 498 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,258 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #341.
Its student body is led by Asian (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 192 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among South San Francisco's middle schools, it stands alongside Alta Loma Middle (652 students): Westborough Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.4:1 vs 19.2:1).
South San Francisco Unified also operates South San Francisco High (1,239 students) and El Camino High (1,053 students) alongside Westborough 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 Westborough Middle compares
Westborough 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 | 18.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.0% | ▼ 62% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 23% in California - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$17,183
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.6 FTE
Per 192 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 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
Asian 60.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
Two or More 9.2%
White 5.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.0%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Westborough Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South San Francisco Unified, which includes Westborough Middle.
$17,183
Per student
+4%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 76.0%
State 16.7%
Federal 7.3%
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 Westborough Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South San Francisco High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Camino High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alta Loma Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buri Buri Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkway Heights Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westborough Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,239
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools in South San Francisco
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 (~498 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Westborough Middle
How many students attend Westborough Middle?
Westborough Middle has 498 students enrolled. It is a middle school in South San Francisco, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westborough Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Westborough Middle is 18.4:1, which is 14% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westborough Middle?
21.0% of students at Westborough Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westborough Middle?
The largest demographic group at Westborough Middle is Asian at 60.0% of enrollment, in South San Francisco, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westborough Middle?
Westborough Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Westborough Middle rank among middle schools in South San Francisco?
By Resource Investment Index, Westborough Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in South San Francisco, 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 South San Francisco on the city page.
Is Westborough Middle a good school?
Westborough Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% 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 South San Francisco Unified?
Besides Westborough Middle, South San Francisco Unified also operates South San Francisco High (1,239 students), El Camino High (1,053 students), and Alta Loma Middle (652 students). See the South San Francisco Unified district page for the complete list.
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