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What's the vibe like in the hallways at Santiago Charter Middle right now?
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Enrollment
1,137
Middle
STATE 659
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SANTIAGO CHARTER MIDDLE DISTRICT·NCES 060189404450
Santiago Charter Middle
515 North Rancho Santiago Blvd., Orange, CA 92869 · (714) 997-6366 · Orange County
GRADES 07–08MIDDLE12-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,137 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
24.7:1
46 FTE teachers
STATE 20.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
66%
749 students
STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 503 | 44% |
| Grade 8 | 634 | 56% |
Student demographics
53%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Santiago Charter Middle
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago Charter Middle this school | 1,137 | 65.9% | N/A |
| Madison Middle Oceanside | 1,158 | 68.7% | 28.5% |
| John Glenn Middle School of International Studies Indio | 1,099 | 67.1% | 40.3% |
| Kathryn Newport Middle Menifee | 965 | 66.9% | 39.3% |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Middle Oceanside | 1,098 | 63.9% | 41.3% |
| James B. Davidson Middle San Rafael | 1,052 | 69.9% | 36.3% |
Matched among California middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Santiago Charter Middle ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Orange County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,137 | #104 of 1,377 | #7 of 88 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 24.7:1 | #1,150 of 1,279 | #74 of 87 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 52.7% | #608 of 1,278 | #54 of 87 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 65.9% | #769 of 1,329 | #40 of 88 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,137
-26 (-2%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
24.7:1
was 29.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,137 | 46 | 24.7:1 | 66% (749) |
| 2023-24 | 1,098 | 44.1 | 24.9:1 | 68% (745) |
| 2022-23 | 1,079 | 42.9 | 25.2:1 | 66% (713) |
| 2020-21 | 1,163 | 40 | 29.1:1 | 47% (545) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Santiago Charter Middle.
About Santiago Charter Middle
Santiago Charter Middle is a large middle school in Orange, California. In all, 1,137 students attend the school in grades 7 through 8. The school is 73% above the average for middle schools in California.
Santiago Charter Middle is administered by Santiago Charter Middle District.
More than half of enrollment at Santiago Charter Middle is Hispanic: 66%. Other groups make up 19% White, 6% multiracial, 6% Asian, and 3% Black. Orange County as a whole is about 34% Hispanic, so the school's share is higher. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 53%.
Its ratio of 24.7:1 is based on 46 full-time-equivalent teachers. Middle schools in California have an average ratio of 20.7:1. In all, 66% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Public schools in Orange County average 55%.
Looking at the county, Orange County, median household income comes to about $116,289, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 44% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. Public schools in Orange County number 649, with about 430,458 students.
Measured in a straight line, Esplanade Elementary is about 0.7 miles from Santiago Charter Middle. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
Locale data from NCES put Santiago Charter Middle inside a principal city with a population between 100,000 and 250,000 (City: Mid-size). Santiago Charter Middle is one of the charter schools in California.
Over 4 years, enrollment stayed close to where it was, going from 1,163 to 1,137. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 29.1:1 to 24.7:1.
Anyone can start a thread about fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies at Santiago Charter Middle. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Orange County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
3,165,820
Census ACS
Median income
$116,289
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
44%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
649
430,458 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Orange
- El Modena HighHigh · 1,795 students
- Orange HighHigh · 1,728 students
- McPherson MagnetElementary · 863 students
- Orange County Classical AcademyCombined · 740 students
- California iInspire AcademyElementary · 699 students
- Fletcher Mandarin Language & GATE AcademyElementary · 493 students
Nearby schools
- Esplanade Elementary0.7 mi · 288
- Orange County Classical Academy0.7 mi · 740
- El Modena High0.9 mi · 1,795
- Linda Vista Elementary0.9 mi · 289
- Panorama Elementary1.1 mi · 408
- Prospect Elementary1.1 mi · 332
Frequently asked questions
About Santiago Charter MiddleHow large is Santiago Charter Middle?
Santiago Charter Middle enrolls approximately 1,137 students in grades 07-08.
What grades does Santiago Charter Middle serve?
Santiago Charter Middle serves grades 07-08.
How many teachers does Santiago Charter Middle have?
Santiago Charter Middle employs 46 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 24.7:1.
How diverse is Santiago Charter Middle?
Santiago Charter Middle reports a student body of 19% White, 66% Hispanic, 3% Black, 6% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees Santiago Charter Middle?
Santiago Charter Middle is overseen by Santiago Charter Middle District in Orange County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.