Enrollment
1,113
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 8/100.
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 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of California schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Hemet · Resource Index
- 8
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dartmouth Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dartmouth Middle
Dartmouth Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in Hemet, California, enrolling 1,113 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.5:1 is larger than about 87% of California schools and 23% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,113 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 754 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #730, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and White (22%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 557 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 272 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,113 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Hemet's middle schools, it stands alongside Diamond Valley Middle (1,123 students): Dartmouth Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.5:1 vs 23.9:1).
Hemet Unified also operates Hemet High (2,414 students) and West Valley High (1,857 students) alongside Dartmouth 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 Dartmouth Middle compares
Dartmouth 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,767
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hemet Unified, which includes Dartmouth Middle.
$15,767
Per student
-4%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.5%
State 60.2%
Federal 15.4%
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 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
- 2,414
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- 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.
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 (~1,113 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.5:1)
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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.
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 8/100 (lower 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 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.
Is Dartmouth Middle a good school?
Dartmouth Middle earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 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.
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