At a glance
Reported students
1,705
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
72.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
972
Rancho del Rey Middle: 1,705 reported students.
State peer staffing position
80th percentile
23.5:1 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
- 1,643
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 24.2:1
What the reported data says about Rancho del Rey Middle
Rancho del Rey Middle is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Chula Vista. It is one of 29 current school records connected to Sweetwater Union High. NCES reports 1,705 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 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.5:1, above 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 Hispanic or Latino (49.4%) and Asian (26.8%). English learners represent 5.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Rancho del Rey Middle
- 1How do the reported 23.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 72.6 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 8.8 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 8.8
- 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
- White8.2%
- Hispanic49.4%
- Black7.3%
- Asian26.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial7.4%
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 Sweetwater Union High
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Eastlake Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
1,613 reported students
Bonita Vista Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
972 reported students
Hilltop Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
866 reported students
Montgomery Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
734 reported students
Granger Junior High
Middle · Grades 07–09
724 reported students
National City Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
709 reported students
Public schools near Rancho del Rey 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonita Vista Middle Middle · Sweetwater Union High | 07–08 | 972 | 1.3 mi |
| Hilltop Middle Middle · Sweetwater Union High | 07–08 | 866 | 3.1 mi |
| High Tech Middle Chula Vista Middle · Charter · High Tech Middle Chula Vista District | 06–08 | 335 | 3.3 mi |
| Castle Park Middle Middle · Sweetwater Union High | 07–08 | 703 | 3.4 mi |
| Sweetwater Community Day Middle · Sweetwater Union High | 07–09 | 0 | 3.5 mi |
| Eastlake Middle Middle · Sweetwater Union High | 07–08 | 1,613 | 3.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rancho del Rey Middle
What grades does Rancho del Rey Middle serve?
Rancho del Rey Middle reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Sweetwater Union High.
How many students attend Rancho del Rey Middle?
Rancho del Rey Middle reported 1,705 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,643 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rancho del Rey Middle?
The calculated ratio is 23.5:1, based on 1,705 students and 72.6 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 Rancho del Rey Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rancho del Rey Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sweetwater Union High attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Rancho del Rey Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
27.8% 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 Rancho del Rey Middle in?
Rancho del Rey Middle is part of Sweetwater Union High, based in Chula Vista, CA, which operates 29 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Rancho del Rey Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bonita Vista Middle (1.3 mi), Hilltop Middle (3.1 mi), High Tech Middle Chula Vista (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.