Enrollment
1,047
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brentwood, CA
Edna Hill Middle
Federal NCES profile for Edna Hill Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060591000535
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edna Hill Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Brentwood · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.8:1
- students per teacher
- 23.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Edna Hill Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edna Hill Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Brentwood, CA.
School address
District: Brentwood Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 060591000535 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edna Hill Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edna Hill Middle
Edna Hill Middle is a large middle school in Brentwood, California, enrolling 1,047 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 22.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.7% free-meal eligibility runs 57% below the California average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,047 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 736 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #523, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (39%) and White (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 524 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Brentwood Union Elementary spends $13,082 per pupil, 21% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Brentwood's middle schools, it stands alongside William B. Bristow Middle (1,223 students): Edna Hill Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.8:1 vs 24:1).
Brentwood Union Elementary also operates William B. Bristow Middle (1,223 students) and Adams (J. Douglas) Middle (1,197 students) alongside Edna Hill 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 Edna Hill Middle compares
Edna Hill 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.7% | ▼ 57% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,047 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,047
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$13,082
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 524 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 39.2%
White 28.7%
Asian 12.1%
Two or More 10.2%
African American 8.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.1, Edna Hill Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brentwood Union Elementary, which includes Edna Hill Middle.
$13,082
Per student
-21%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.8%
State 55.5%
Federal 9.7%
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 Edna Hill Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William B. Bristow Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adams (J. Douglas) Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R. Paul Krey Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brentwood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edna Hill Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,223
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar middle schools in Brentwood
2 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 (~1,047 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Edna Hill Middle
How many students attend Edna Hill Middle?
Edna Hill Middle has 1,047 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brentwood, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edna Hill Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Edna Hill Middle is 22.8:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edna Hill Middle?
23.7% of students at Edna Hill Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edna Hill Middle?
The largest demographic group at Edna Hill Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 39.2% of enrollment, in Brentwood, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edna Hill Middle?
Edna Hill Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Edna Hill Middle rank among middle schools in Brentwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Edna Hill Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Brentwood, 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 Brentwood on the city page.
Is Edna Hill Middle a good school?
Edna Hill Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. 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 Brentwood Union Elementary?
Besides Edna Hill Middle, Brentwood Union Elementary also operates William B. Bristow Middle (1,223 students), Adams (J. Douglas) Middle (1,197 students), and R. Paul Krey Elementary (885 students). See the Brentwood Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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