- Enrollment
- 2,414
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hemet, CA
Dartmouth Middle
Federal NCES profile for Dartmouth Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 7/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061692003586
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dartmouth Middle earns 7/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of California schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Hemet · Resource Index
- 7
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.5:1
- large classes for California
- 70.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dartmouth Middle has class sizes larger than 87% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dartmouth Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Hemet, CA.
School address
District: Hemet Unified · California
NCES ID 061692003586 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+75 students YoY
Dartmouth Middle grew from 1,037 students in 2022-23 to 1,112 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 42.8 → 44.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+75 students YoY 061692003586 · Hemet, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,113 enr · 26.5:1 · 70.9% lunch · RII 7
Nearest enrollment peer: Hemet High (2,414 students)
Dartmouth Middle grew from 1,037 students in 2022-23 to 1,112 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 42.8 → 44.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Dartmouth Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hemet High
Hemet High
2,414 students
- West Valley Hi
West Valley High
1,857 students
- Tahquitz High
Tahquitz High
1,761 students
- Diamond Valley
Diamond Valley Middle
1,123 students
- This school
Dartmouth Middle
1,113 students
- Rancho Viejo M
Rancho Viejo Middle
1,040 students
What this shows Dartmouth Middle reports 1,113 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dartmouth Middle compares
Dartmouth Middle is a growing 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 | 26.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.9% | ▲ 28% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,113 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,113
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in California - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
48.0%
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
$18,743
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 557 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
166
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.4%
White 21.5%
African American 4.6%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, Dartmouth Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Hemet Unified reports $18,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dartmouth Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemet High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tahquitz High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Diamond Valley Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rancho Viejo Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dartmouth Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,857
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,761
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 1,040
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
Similar middle schools in Hemet
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 (~1,113 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dartmouth Middle
How many students attend Dartmouth Middle?
Dartmouth Middle has 1,113 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hemet, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,037 (2022-23) → 1,112 (2023-24), up 75.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dartmouth Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dartmouth Middle is 26.5:1, which is 23% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dartmouth Middle?
70.9% of students at Dartmouth Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dartmouth Middle?
The largest demographic group at Dartmouth Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 68.4% of enrollment, in Hemet, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dartmouth Middle?
Dartmouth Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 7/100 (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 Dartmouth Middle rank among middle schools in Hemet?
By Resource Investment Index, Dartmouth Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Hemet, 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 Hemet on the city page.
What other schools are in Hemet Unified?
Besides Dartmouth Middle, Hemet Unified also operates Hemet High (2,414 students), West Valley High (1,857 students), and Tahquitz High (1,761 students). See the Hemet Unified district page for the complete list.