- Enrollment
- 1,865
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hayward, CA
Anthony W. Ochoa Middle
Federal NCES profile for Anthony W. Ochoa Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061674009847
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anthony W. Ochoa Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Hayward · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- small classes for California
- 64.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Anthony W. Ochoa Middle has class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anthony W. Ochoa Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Hayward, CA.
School address
District: Hayward Unified · California
NCES ID 061674009847 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Anthony W. Ochoa Middle shrank from 407 students in 2022-23 to 375 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 061674009847 · Hayward, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 17.6:1 · 64.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt. Eden High (1,865 students)
Anthony W. Ochoa Middle shrank from 407 students in 2022-23 to 375 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Anthony W. Ochoa Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mt. Eden High
Mt. Eden High
1,865 students
- Hayward High
Hayward High
1,580 students
- Tennyson High
Tennyson High
1,511 students
- Cherryland Ele
Cherryland Elementary
855 students
- Burbank Elemen
Burbank Elementary
800 students
- This school 405
Anthony W. Ochoa Middle
405 students
What this shows Anthony W. Ochoa Middle reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anthony W. Ochoa Middle compares
Anthony W. Ochoa 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 | 17.6:1 | ▼ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.4% | ▲ 16% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 19% in California - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.3%
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
$19,658
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.5%
Asian 21.7%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.7%
White 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Anthony W. Ochoa Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hayward Unified reports $19,658 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Anthony W. Ochoa Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Eden High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hayward High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tennyson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherryland Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burbank Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anthony W. Ochoa Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,580
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar middle schools in Hayward
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
Standard public school
669 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Winton Middle
Standard public school
582 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Bret Harte Middle
Standard public school
465 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Cesar Chavez Middle
Standard public school
453 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~405 students)
Frequently asked questions about Anthony W. Ochoa Middle
How many students attend Anthony W. Ochoa Middle?
Anthony W. Ochoa Middle has 405 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hayward, CA. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anthony W. Ochoa Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Anthony W. Ochoa Middle is 17.6:1, which is 18% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Anthony W. Ochoa Middle?
64.4% of students at Anthony W. Ochoa Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anthony W. Ochoa Middle?
The largest demographic group at Anthony W. Ochoa Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 60.5% of enrollment, in Hayward, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anthony W. Ochoa Middle?
Anthony W. Ochoa Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Anthony W. Ochoa Middle rank among middle schools in Hayward?
By Resource Investment Index, Anthony W. Ochoa Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Hayward, 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 Hayward on the city page.
What other schools are in Hayward Unified?
Besides Anthony W. Ochoa Middle, Hayward Unified also operates Mt. Eden High (1,865 students), Hayward High (1,580 students), and Tennyson High (1,511 students). See the Hayward Unified district page for the complete list.