- Enrollment
- 1,196
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Menifee, CA
Bell Mountain Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bell Mountain Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062454010582
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bell Mountain Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Menifee · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- students per teacher
- 38.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bell Mountain Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bell Mountain Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Menifee, CA.
School address
District: Menifee Union · California
NCES ID 062454010582 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Bell Mountain Middle held near 1,090 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.3 → 45.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 062454010582 · Menifee, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,066 enr · 22.7:1 · 38.7% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Harvest Hill S.T.E.a.M. Academy (1,196 students)
Bell Mountain Middle held near 1,090 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.3 → 45.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bell Mountain Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harvest Hill S
Harvest Hill S.T.E.a.M. Academy
1,196 students
- This school
Bell Mountain Middle
1,066 students
- Menifee Valley
Menifee Valley Middle
941 students
- Southshore Ele
Southshore Elementary
843 students
- Oak Meadows El
Oak Meadows Elementary
818 students
- Evans Ranch El
Evans Ranch Elementary
817 students
What this shows Bell Mountain Middle reports 1,066 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bell Mountain Middle compares
Bell Mountain Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.7% | ▼ 30% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,066 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,066
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$13,911
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 533 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.6%
Two or More 22.7%
White 19.5%
Asian 5.7%
African American 4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Bell Mountain Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Menifee Union reports $13,911 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bell Mountain Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest Hill S.T.E.a.M. Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Menifee Valley Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southshore Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Meadows Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evans Ranch Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bell Mountain Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar middle schools in Menifee
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 (~1,066 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bell Mountain Middle
How many students attend Bell Mountain Middle?
Bell Mountain Middle has 1,066 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Menifee, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,097 (2022-23) → 1,090 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bell Mountain Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bell Mountain Middle is 22.7:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bell Mountain Middle?
38.7% of students at Bell Mountain Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bell Mountain Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bell Mountain Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 46.6% of enrollment, in Menifee, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bell Mountain Middle?
Bell Mountain Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Bell Mountain Middle rank among middle schools in Menifee?
By Resource Investment Index, Bell Mountain Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Menifee, 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 Menifee on the city page.
What other schools are in Menifee Union?
Besides Bell Mountain Middle, Menifee Union also operates Harvest Hill S.T.E.a.M. Academy (1,196 students), Menifee Valley Middle (941 students), and Southshore Elementary (843 students). See the Menifee Union district page for the complete list.