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Santiago Middle

PublicRegularCharterGrades 7–8
Orange, California · Santiago Middle District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,137
Student:Teacher24.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch66%
Title INo
Santiago
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
1,137
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
66%+0.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
24.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Santiago Middle is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Orange, California. The school enrolls 1,137 students. It is part of the Santiago Middle District district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
24.7:1 — larger classes than typical

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictSantiago Middle District
County6059
CityOrange
ZIP92869
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060189404450

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,137
White0.1%
Hispanic / Latino68.7%
Black / African American4.5%
Asian3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native18.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.5%
Two or More Races2.8%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.1%
Hispanic
68.7%
Black
4.5%
Asian
3.4%
Two+
2.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %66%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)