Enrollment
458
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hughson, CA
Emilie J. Ross Middle
Federal NCES profile for Emilie J. Ross Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060006002208
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emilie J. Ross Middle earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of California schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Hughson · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.1:1
- large classes for California
- 46.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Emilie J. Ross Middle has class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emilie J. Ross Middle ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Hughson, CA.
School address
District: Hughson Unified · California
NCES ID 060006002208 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Emilie J. Ross Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Emilie J. Ross Middle
Emilie J. Ross Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Hughson, California, enrolling 458 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.1:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 458 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,362 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #953.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (42%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 458 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Hughson's middle schools, it stands alongside Barbara Spratling Middle (239 students): Emilie J. Ross Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.1:1 vs 21.7:1).
Hughson Unified also operates Hughson High (859 students) and Hughson Elementary (596 students) alongside Emilie J. Ross 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 Emilie J. Ross Middle compares
Emilie J. Ross 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 | 24.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.6% | ▼ 16% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 72% in California - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$14,823
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 458 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 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 55.7%
White 41.9%
Asian 1.5%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Emilie J. Ross Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hughson Unified, which includes Emilie J. Ross Middle.
$14,823
Per student
-10%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.5%
State 54.2%
Federal 12.3%
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 Emilie J. Ross Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hughson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hughson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fox Road Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Valley Community Day | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emilie J. Ross Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 33
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
Similar middle schools in Hughson
1 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 (~458 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Emilie J. Ross Middle
How many students attend Emilie J. Ross Middle?
Emilie J. Ross Middle has 458 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hughson, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emilie J. Ross Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Emilie J. Ross Middle is 24.1:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Emilie J. Ross Middle?
46.6% of students at Emilie J. Ross Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emilie J. Ross Middle?
The largest demographic group at Emilie J. Ross Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 55.7% of enrollment, in Hughson, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emilie J. Ross Middle?
Emilie J. Ross Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Emilie J. Ross Middle rank among public schools in Hughson?
By Resource Investment Index, Emilie J. Ross Middle ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Hughson, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hughson on the city page.
Is Emilie J. Ross Middle a good school?
Emilie J. Ross Middle earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 Hughson Unified?
Besides Emilie J. Ross Middle, Hughson Unified also operates Hughson High (859 students), Hughson Elementary (596 students), and Fox Road Elementary (287 students). See the Hughson Unified district page for the complete list.
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