- Enrollment
- 1,239
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Westborough Middle grew from 491 students in 2022-23 to 519 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 063753006356 · South San Francisco, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 18.4:1 · 21.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: South San Francisco High (1,239 students)
Westborough Middle grew from 491 students in 2022-23 to 519 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Westborough Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South San Fran
South San Francisco High
1,239 students
- El Camino High
El Camino High
1,053 students
- Alta Loma Midd
Alta Loma Middle
652 students
- Buri Buri Elem
Buri Buri Elementary
584 students
- Parkway Height
Parkway Heights Middle
573 students
- This school
Westborough Middle
498 students
What this shows Westborough Middle reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westborough Middle compares
Westborough 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,792
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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
District finance for South San Francisco Unified reports $18,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,053
- 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.
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 (~498 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 491 (2022-23) → 519 (2023-24), up 28.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.