- Enrollment
- 1,196
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Menifee, CA
Hans Christensen Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hans Christensen Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062454012424
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hans Christensen Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Menifee · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for California
- 56.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hans Christensen Middle has class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hans Christensen Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Menifee, CA.
School address
District: Menifee Union · California
NCES ID 062454012424 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-316 students YoY
Hans Christensen Middle shrank from 663 students in 2022-23 to 347 in 2023-24 (-47.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 17.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-316 students YoY 062454012424 · Menifee, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
369 enr · 11.9:1 · 56.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Harvest Hill S.T.E.a.M. Academy (1,196 students)
Hans Christensen Middle shrank from 663 students in 2022-23 to 347 in 2023-24 (-47.7%). Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 17.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hans Christensen Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harvest Hill S
Harvest Hill S.T.E.a.M. Academy
1,196 students
- Bell Mountain
Bell Mountain Middle
1,066 students
- Menifee Valley
Menifee Valley Middle
941 students
- Southshore Ele
Southshore Elementary
843 students
- Oak Meadows El
Oak Meadows Elementary
818 students
- This school 369
Hans Christensen Middle
369 students
What this shows Hans Christensen Middle reports 369 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hans Christensen Middle compares
Hans Christensen Middle is a shrinking 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 45% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.9% | ▲ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 6% in California - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
78.3%
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
$13,911
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.1%
White 15.2%
Two or More 14.6%
African American 8.4%
Asian 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Hans Christensen Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Menifee Union reports $13,911 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hans Christensen Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest Hill S.T.E.a.M. Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bell Mountain Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Menifee Valley Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southshore Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Meadows Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hans Christensen Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar middle schools in Menifee
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 (~369 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hans Christensen Middle
How many students attend Hans Christensen Middle?
Hans Christensen Middle has 369 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Menifee, CA. CCD year-over-year: 663 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), down 316.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hans Christensen Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hans Christensen Middle is 11.9:1, which is 45% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hans Christensen Middle?
56.9% of students at Hans Christensen Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hans Christensen Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hans Christensen Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 56.1% of enrollment, in Menifee, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hans Christensen Middle?
Hans Christensen Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Hans Christensen Middle rank among middle schools in Menifee?
By Resource Investment Index, Hans Christensen Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Menifee, 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 Menifee on the city page.
What other schools are in Menifee Union?
Besides Hans Christensen Middle, Menifee Union also operates Harvest Hill S.T.E.a.M. Academy (1,196 students), Bell Mountain Middle (1,066 students), and Menifee Valley Middle (941 students). See the Menifee Union district page for the complete list.