How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Betty Reid Soskin Middle | Hercules High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | El Sobrante, CA | Hercules, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 372 | 767 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.1:1 | 26.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 44.4% | 25.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Betty Reid Soskin Middle | Hercules High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,722 | $20,722 |
| District | West Contra Costa Unified | West Contra Costa Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Betty Reid Soskin Middle | Hercules High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| African American | 16.7% | 14.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48.1% | 26.6% |
| Asian | 20.4% | 43.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.2% | 8.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Betty Reid Soskin Middle | Hercules High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 14 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 186:1 | 295:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 43.5% | 27.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.