- Enrollment
- 2,405
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hesperia, CA
Cedar Middle
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060001412103
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Middle earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Hesperia · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.7:1
- large classes for California
- 46.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Middle has class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Hesperia, CA.
School address
District: Hesperia Unified · California
NCES ID 060001412103 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Cedar Middle held near 1,043 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 43.7 → 43.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 060001412103 · Hesperia, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,061 enr · 24.7:1 · 46.6% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Hesperia High (2,405 students)
Cedar Middle held near 1,043 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE held 43.7 → 43.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Cedar Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hesperia High
Hesperia High
2,405 students
- Oak Hills High
Oak Hills High
2,370 students
- Sultana High
Sultana High
2,098 students
- Hesperia Junio
Hesperia Junior High
1,228 students
- Ranchero Middl
Ranchero Middle
1,140 students
- This school
Cedar Middle
1,061 students
What this shows Cedar Middle reports 1,061 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedar Middle compares
Cedar 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 | 24.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.6% | ▼ 16% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,061 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,061
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in California - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
47.7%
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
$15,560
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.2%
White 15.0%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, Cedar Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Hesperia Unified reports $15,560 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cedar Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hesperia High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sultana High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hesperia Junior High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ranchero Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,098
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,228
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar middle schools in Hesperia
2 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 (~1,061 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cedar Middle
How many students attend Cedar Middle?
Cedar Middle has 1,061 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hesperia, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,023 (2022-23) → 1,043 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Middle is 24.7:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedar Middle?
46.6% of students at Cedar Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Middle?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 74.2% of enrollment, in Hesperia, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Middle?
Cedar Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Cedar Middle rank among middle schools in Hesperia?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Hesperia, 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 Hesperia on the city page.
What other schools are in Hesperia Unified?
Besides Cedar Middle, Hesperia Unified also operates Hesperia High (2,405 students), Oak Hills High (2,370 students), and Sultana High (2,098 students). See the Hesperia Unified district page for the complete list.