Enrollment
446
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hillsborough, CA
Crocker Middle
Federal NCES profile for Crocker Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061719002172
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crocker Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Hillsborough · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- small classes for California
- 2.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Crocker Middle has class sizes smaller than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crocker Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Hillsborough, CA.
School address
District: Hillsborough City Elementary · California
NCES ID 061719002172 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-95% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crocker Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crocker Middle
Crocker Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Hillsborough, California, enrolling 446 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 13.1:1, Crocker Middle is leaner than roughly 92% of California schools and 39% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.8% free-meal eligibility runs 95% below the California average.
With 446 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 510 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #23, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and Asian (39%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 446 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Hillsborough City Elementary spends $28,278 per pupil, 71% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Hillsborough City Elementary also operates West Hillsborough (275 students) and North Hillsborough (274 students) alongside Crocker Middle.
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 Crocker Middle compares
Crocker Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 39% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.8% | ▼ 95% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
446
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
2.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 8% in California - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$28,278
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 446 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 39.5%
Asian 39.2%
Two or More 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 39.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Crocker Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsborough City Elementary, which includes Crocker Middle.
$28,278
Per student
+71%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+70%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 88.7%
State 10.0%
Federal 1.3%
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 Crocker Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hillsborough | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hillsborough | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Hillsborough | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crocker Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~446 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Crocker Middle
How many students attend Crocker Middle?
Crocker Middle has 446 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hillsborough, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crocker Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Crocker Middle is 13.1:1, which is 39% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 17% 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 Crocker Middle?
2.8% of students at Crocker Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crocker Middle?
The largest demographic group at Crocker Middle is White at 39.5% of enrollment, in Hillsborough, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crocker Middle?
Crocker Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Crocker Middle rank among public schools in Hillsborough?
By Resource Investment Index, Crocker Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Hillsborough, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hillsborough on the city page.
Is Crocker Middle a good school?
Crocker Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Hillsborough City Elementary?
Besides Crocker Middle, Hillsborough City Elementary also operates West Hillsborough (275 students), North Hillsborough (274 students), and South Hillsborough (244 students). See the Hillsborough City Elementary district page for the complete list.
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