Enrollment
573
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Stockton, CA
Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle
Federal NCES profile for Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060206913963Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 6
- middle schools in Stockton · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26:1
- large classes for California
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle has class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Stockton, CA.
School address
District: Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle District · California
NCES ID 060206913963 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle
Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle is a mid-sized charter middle school in Stockton, California, enrolling 573 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 26:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 573 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,484 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,184, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and Asian (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle District spends $9,158 per pupil, 45% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Stockton's middle schools, it stands alongside Christa Mcauliffe Middle (734 students): Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26:1 vs 22.9:1).
Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle District is a single-school charter district, so Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle compares
Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26:1 | ▲ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▼ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 573 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
573
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in California - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
31.4%
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
$9,158
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.7%
Asian 29.2%
Two or More 9.6%
White 6.1%
African American 5.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle District, which includes Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle.
$9,158
Per student
-45%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.7%
State 76.1%
Federal 8.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar middle schools in Stockton
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Christa Mcauliffe Middle
Standard public school
734 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Morada Middle
Standard public school
685 students 19:1 students per teacher
Sierra Middle
Standard public school
591 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Delta Sierra Middle
Standard public school
563 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Team Charter Academy
Standard public school
180 students 18:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~573 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle
How many students attend Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle?
Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle has 573 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Stockton, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle is 26:1, which is 21% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle?
48.9% of students at Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle?
The largest demographic group at Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 47.7% of enrollment, in Stockton, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle?
Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle rank among middle schools in Stockton?
By Resource Investment Index, Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Stockton, 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 Stockton on the city page.
Is Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle a good school?
Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle District?
None; Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle District is a single-school charter district, and Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle is its only campus.
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