- Enrollment
- 2,414
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hemet, CA
Acacia Middle
Federal NCES profile for Acacia Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061692002148
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Acacia Middle earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Hemet · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- students per teacher
- 84.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Acacia Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Acacia Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Hemet, CA.
School address
District: Hemet Unified · California
NCES ID 061692002148 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Acacia Middle shrank from 1,016 students in 2022-23 to 962 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.3 → 44.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-54 students YoY 061692002148 · Hemet, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
958 enr · 21.8:1 · 84.4% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Hemet High (2,414 students)
Acacia Middle shrank from 1,016 students in 2022-23 to 962 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 44.3 → 44.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Acacia Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hemet High
Hemet High
2,414 students
- West Valley Hi
West Valley High
1,857 students
- Tahquitz High
Tahquitz High
1,761 students
- Diamond Valley
Diamond Valley Middle
1,123 students
- Dartmouth Midd
Dartmouth Middle
1,113 students
- This school 958
Acacia Middle
958 students
What this shows Acacia Middle reports 958 students on the CCD universe file.
How Acacia Middle compares
Acacia Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.4% | ▲ 52% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 958 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
958
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 51% in California - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
73.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,743
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
173
in-school suspensions + 166 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.2%
African American 10.2%
White 9.6%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Acacia Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Hemet Unified reports $18,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Acacia Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemet High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tahquitz High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Diamond Valley Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dartmouth Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Acacia Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,857
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,761
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Similar middle schools in Hemet
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~958 students)
Frequently asked questions about Acacia Middle
How many students attend Acacia Middle?
Acacia Middle has 958 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hemet, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,016 (2022-23) → 962 (2023-24), down 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Acacia Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Acacia Middle is 21.8:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Acacia Middle?
84.4% of students at Acacia Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Acacia Middle?
The largest demographic group at Acacia Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 75.2% of enrollment, in Hemet, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Acacia Middle?
Acacia Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Acacia Middle rank among middle schools in Hemet?
By Resource Investment Index, Acacia Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Hemet, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Hemet on the city page.
What other schools are in Hemet Unified?
Besides Acacia Middle, Hemet Unified also operates Hemet High (2,414 students), West Valley High (1,857 students), and Tahquitz High (1,761 students). See the Hemet Unified district page for the complete list.