Enrollment
919
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Corona, CA
Citrus Hills Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Citrus Hills Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060985008263
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Citrus Hills Intermediate earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of California schools.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Corona · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.8:1
- large classes for California
- 37.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Citrus Hills Intermediate has class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Citrus Hills Intermediate ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Corona, CA.
School address
District: Corona-Norco Unified · California
NCES ID 060985008263 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Citrus Hills Intermediate compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Citrus Hills Intermediate
Citrus Hills Intermediate is a large middle school in Corona, California, enrolling 919 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 919 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 949 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #185.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (34%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 368 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Corona's middle schools, it stands alongside El Cerrito Middle (1,218 students): Citrus Hills Intermediate is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24.8:1 vs 27.7:1).
Corona-Norco Unified also operates Eleanor Roosevelt High (4,353 students) and Santiago High (3,577 students) alongside Citrus Hills Intermediate.
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 Citrus Hills Intermediate compares
Citrus Hills Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.8:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.4% | ▼ 33% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 919 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
919
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in California - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,711
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
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 46.0%
White 33.9%
Asian 10.1%
African American 5.1%
Two or More 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Citrus Hills Intermediate is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Corona-Norco Unified, which includes Citrus Hills Intermediate.
$13,711
Per student
-17%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.7%
State 61.1%
Federal 12.2%
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.
How Citrus Hills Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santiago High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Corona High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norco High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Citrus Hills Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,353
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 3,577
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,032
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Corona
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
El Cerrito Middle
Standard public school
1,218 students 27.7:1 students per teacher
Corona Fundamental Intermediate
Standard public school
754 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Auburndale Intermediate
Standard public school
640 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Letha Raney Intermediate
Standard public school
537 students 18.5:1 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 (~919 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Citrus Hills Intermediate
How many students attend Citrus Hills Intermediate?
Citrus Hills Intermediate has 919 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Corona, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Citrus Hills Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Citrus Hills Intermediate is 24.8:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Citrus Hills Intermediate?
37.4% of students at Citrus Hills Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Citrus Hills Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Citrus Hills Intermediate is Hispanic or Latino at 46.0% of enrollment, in Corona, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Citrus Hills Intermediate?
Citrus Hills Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Citrus Hills Intermediate rank among middle schools in Corona?
By Resource Investment Index, Citrus Hills Intermediate ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Corona, 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 Corona on the city page.
Is Citrus Hills Intermediate a good school?
Citrus Hills Intermediate earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of 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 Corona-Norco Unified?
Besides Citrus Hills Intermediate, Corona-Norco Unified also operates Eleanor Roosevelt High (4,353 students), Santiago High (3,577 students), and Centennial High (2,712 students). See the Corona-Norco Unified district page for the complete list.
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