At a glance
Reported students
518
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.51
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
35th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
670
Los Coches Creek Middle: 518 reported students.
State peer staffing position
34th percentile
19.5:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 522
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.4:1
What the reported data says about Los Coches Creek Middle
Los Coches Creek Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in El Cajon. It is one of 26 current school records connected to Cajon Valley Union. NCES reports 518 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 35th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.5:1, close to the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (51.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (35.9%). English learners represent 8.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Los Coches Creek Middle
- 1How do the reported 19.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.51 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White51.5%
- Hispanic35.9%
- Black1%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
- Multiracial6.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cajon Valley Union
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Greenfield Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
730 reported students
Montgomery Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
929 reported students
Cajon Valley Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
942 reported students
Hillsdale Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,481 reported students
Blossom Valley Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
533 reported students
Rancho San Diego Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
533 reported students
Public schools near Los Coches Creek Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joan MacQueen Middle Middle · Alpine Union Elementary | 06–08 | 405 | 3.5 mi |
| Tierra del Sol Middle Middle · Lakeside Union | 06–08 | 713 | 5.4 mi |
| Lakeside Middle Middle · Lakeside Union | 06–08 | 724 | 7 mi |
| Greenfield Middle Middle · Cajon Valley Union | 06–08 | 730 | 7.3 mi |
| Montgomery Middle Middle · Cajon Valley Union | 06–08 | 929 | 7.4 mi |
| Cajon Valley Middle Middle · Cajon Valley Union | 06–08 | 942 | 9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Los Coches Creek Middle
What grades does Los Coches Creek Middle serve?
Los Coches Creek Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Cajon Valley Union.
How many students attend Los Coches Creek Middle?
Los Coches Creek Middle reported 518 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 35th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 522 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Los Coches Creek Middle?
The calculated ratio is 19.5:1, based on 518 students and 26.51 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Los Coches Creek Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Los Coches Creek Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cajon Valley Union attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Los Coches Creek Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
71.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Los Coches Creek Middle in?
Los Coches Creek Middle is part of Cajon Valley Union, based in El Cajon, CA, which operates 26 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Los Coches Creek Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Joan MacQueen Middle (3.5 mi), Tierra del Sol Middle (5.4 mi), Lakeside Middle (7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.