At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
554
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
82%+16.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
23.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
C. E. Utt Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Tustin, California. The school enrolls 554 students. It is part of the Tustin Unified district.
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.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23.1:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
82% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictTustin Unified
County6059
CityTustin
ZIP92780
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID064015003488
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment554
White11.3%
Hispanic / Latino73.4%
Black / African American2.8%
Asian8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
Two or More Races3.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
11.3%
Hispanic
73.4%
Black
2.8%
Asian
8.0%
Two+
3.4%
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.