- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Burbank, CA
Dolores Huerta Middle
Federal NCES profile for Dolores Huerta Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060645000570
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dolores Huerta Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Burbank · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.3:1
- students per teacher
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dolores Huerta Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dolores Huerta Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Burbank, CA.
School address
District: Burbank Unified · California
NCES ID 060645000570 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Dolores Huerta Middle held near 910 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.5 → 37.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-40 students YoY 060645000570 · Burbank, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
931 enr · 23.3:1 · 26.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Burbank High (2,457 students)
Dolores Huerta Middle held near 910 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.5 → 37.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Dolores Huerta Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burbank High
Burbank High
2,457 students
- Burroughs High
Burroughs High
2,283 students
- John Muir Midd
John Muir Middle
1,353 students
- Luther Burbank
Luther Burbank Middle
1,030 students
- This school 931
Dolores Huerta Middle
931 students
- Thomas Jeffers 758
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
758 students
What this shows Dolores Huerta Middle reports 931 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dolores Huerta Middle compares
Dolores Huerta Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 52% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 931 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
931
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in California - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$14,592
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.6%
White 36.9%
Two or More 11.9%
Asian 8.1%
African American 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, Dolores Huerta Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Burbank Unified reports $14,592 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dolores Huerta Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burbank High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burroughs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Muir Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Luther Burbank Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dolores Huerta Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,283
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,353
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,030
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Burbank
2 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 (~931 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dolores Huerta Middle
How many students attend Dolores Huerta Middle?
Dolores Huerta Middle has 931 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Burbank, CA. CCD year-over-year: 950 (2022-23) → 910 (2023-24), nearly flat (-40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dolores Huerta Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dolores Huerta Middle is 23.3:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dolores Huerta Middle?
26.4% of students at Dolores Huerta Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dolores Huerta Middle?
The largest demographic group at Dolores Huerta Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 39.6% of enrollment, in Burbank, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dolores Huerta Middle?
Dolores Huerta Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Dolores Huerta Middle rank among middle schools in Burbank?
By Resource Investment Index, Dolores Huerta Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Burbank, 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 Burbank on the city page.
What other schools are in Burbank Unified?
Besides Dolores Huerta Middle, Burbank Unified also operates Burbank High (2,457 students), Burroughs High (2,283 students), and John Muir Middle (1,353 students). See the Burbank Unified district page for the complete list.