- Enrollment
- 2,740
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mission Viejo, CA
Carl Hankey Middle
Federal NCES profile for Carl Hankey Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060744012093
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carl Hankey Middle earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Mission Viejo · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- small classes for California
- 41.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Carl Hankey Middle has class sizes smaller than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carl Hankey Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Mission Viejo, CA.
School address
District: Capistrano Unified · California
NCES ID 060744012093 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Carl Hankey Middle shrank from 190 students in 2022-23 to 175 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 12.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 060744012093 · Mission Viejo, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
181 enr · 15.1:1 · 41.6% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: San Clemente High (2,740 students)
Carl Hankey Middle shrank from 190 students in 2022-23 to 175 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 12.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Carl Hankey Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- San Clemente H
San Clemente High
2,740 students
- San Juan Hills
San Juan Hills High
2,641 students
- Aliso Niguel H
Aliso Niguel High
2,563 students
- Tesoro High
Tesoro High
2,030 students
- Capistrano Val
Capistrano Valley High
1,991 students
- This school 181
Carl Hankey Middle
181 students
What this shows Carl Hankey Middle reports 181 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carl Hankey Middle compares
Carl Hankey 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 30% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.6% | ▼ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 181 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
181
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 11% in California - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,820
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 181 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.4%
White 38.1%
Asian 9.9%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Carl Hankey Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Capistrano Unified reports $15,820 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carl Hankey Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Clemente High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Juan Hills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aliso Niguel High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tesoro High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capistrano Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carl Hankey Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,563
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,991
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Mission Viejo
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 (~181 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carl Hankey Middle
How many students attend Carl Hankey Middle?
Carl Hankey Middle has 181 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mission Viejo, CA. CCD year-over-year: 190 (2022-23) → 175 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carl Hankey Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Carl Hankey Middle is 15.1:1, which is 30% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 4% lower 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 Carl Hankey Middle?
41.6% of students at Carl Hankey Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carl Hankey Middle?
The largest demographic group at Carl Hankey Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 41.4% of enrollment, in Mission Viejo, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carl Hankey Middle?
Carl Hankey Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Carl Hankey Middle rank among middle schools in Mission Viejo?
By Resource Investment Index, Carl Hankey Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo on the city page.
What other schools are in Capistrano Unified?
Besides Carl Hankey Middle, Capistrano Unified also operates San Clemente High (2,740 students), San Juan Hills High (2,641 students), and Aliso Niguel High (2,563 students). See the Capistrano Unified district page for the complete list.