At a glance
Reported students
780
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
67th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
419
Laguna Middle: 780 reported students.
State peer staffing position
38th percentile
19.8:1 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
- 729
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40.7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.9:1
What the reported data says about Laguna Middle
Laguna Middle is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in San Luis Obispo. It is one of 16 current school records connected to San Luis Coastal Unified. NCES reports 780 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.8:1, 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 (54.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%). English learners represent 9.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Laguna Middle
- 1How do the reported 19.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.35 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 1.8 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.56
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.65
- 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
- White54.7%
- Hispanic30%
- Black1.4%
- Asian5.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.3%
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
Not reported as 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 San Luis Coastal Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Los Osos Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
494 reported students
Teach Elementary
Middle · Grades 04–06
193 reported students
Morro Bay High
High · Grades 09–12
751 reported students
C L Smith Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
528 reported students
Los Ranchos Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
521 reported students
Pacheco Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
488 reported students
Public schools near Laguna 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C L Smith Elementary Elementary · San Luis Coastal Unified | KG–06 | 528 | 0.5 mi |
| Pacific Beach High High · San Luis Coastal Unified | 10–12 | 62 | 0.9 mi |
| Hawthorne Elementary Elementary · San Luis Coastal Unified | KG–06 | 437 | 2.2 mi |
| Teach Elementary Middle · San Luis Coastal Unified | 04–06 | 193 | 3.2 mi |
| Los Osos Middle Middle · San Luis Coastal Unified | 06–08 | 494 | 8.1 mi |
| Judkins Middle Middle · Lucia Mar Unified | 07–08 | 431 | 8.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Laguna Middle
What grades does Laguna Middle serve?
Laguna Middle reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in San Luis Coastal Unified.
How many students attend Laguna Middle?
Laguna Middle reported 780 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 729 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Laguna Middle?
The calculated ratio is 19.8:1, based on 780 students and 39.35 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 Laguna Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Laguna Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on San Luis Coastal Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Laguna Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
43.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Laguna Middle in?
Laguna Middle is part of San Luis Coastal Unified, based in San Luis Obispo, CA, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Laguna Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include C L Smith Elementary (0.5 mi), Pacific Beach High (0.9 mi), Hawthorne Elementary (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.