- Enrollment
- 2,414
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hemet, CA
Diamond Valley Middle
Federal NCES profile for Diamond Valley Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 9/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061692011019
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 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
Diamond Valley Middle earns 9/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Hemet · Resource Index
- 9
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.9:1
- large classes for California
- 78.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Diamond Valley Middle has class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Diamond Valley Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Hemet, CA.
School address
District: Hemet Unified · California
NCES ID 061692011019 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+87 students YoY
Diamond Valley Middle grew from 1,078 students in 2022-23 to 1,165 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 47.3 → 51.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+87 students YoY 061692011019 · Hemet, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,123 enr · 23.9:1 · 78.2% lunch · RII 9
Nearest enrollment peer: Hemet High (2,414 students)
Diamond Valley Middle grew from 1,078 students in 2022-23 to 1,165 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE added 47.3 → 51.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Diamond Valley 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
- This school
Diamond Valley Middle
1,123 students
- Dartmouth Midd
Dartmouth Middle
1,113 students
- Rancho Viejo M
Rancho Viejo Middle
1,040 students
What this shows Diamond Valley Middle reports 1,123 students on the CCD universe file.
How Diamond Valley Middle compares
Diamond Valley 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 | 23.9:1 | ▲ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.2% | ▲ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,123 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.9:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,123
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
23.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 70% in California - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
58.9%
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 562 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
115
in-school suspensions + 155 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.5%
White 12.7%
African American 10.7%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Diamond Valley 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 Diamond Valley Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemet High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tahquitz High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dartmouth Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rancho Viejo Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Diamond Valley 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
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- 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 (~1,123 students)
Frequently asked questions about Diamond Valley Middle
How many students attend Diamond Valley Middle?
Diamond Valley Middle has 1,123 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hemet, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,078 (2022-23) → 1,165 (2023-24), up 87.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Diamond Valley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Diamond Valley Middle is 23.9:1, which is 11% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Diamond Valley Middle?
78.2% of students at Diamond Valley Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Diamond Valley Middle?
The largest demographic group at Diamond Valley Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 68.5% of enrollment, in Hemet, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Diamond Valley Middle?
Diamond Valley Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 9/100 (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 Diamond Valley Middle rank among middle schools in Hemet?
By Resource Investment Index, Diamond Valley Middle ranks #2 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 Diamond Valley 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.