Enrollment
369
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hans Christensen Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hans Christensen Middle
Hans Christensen Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Menifee, California, enrolling 369 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.9:1, Hans Christensen Middle is leaner than roughly 94% of California schools and 45% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.9% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 369 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,375 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #103, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (15%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 246 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 78.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Menifee Union spends $13,077 per pupil, 21% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Menifee's middle schools, it stands alongside Ethan a Chase Middle (1,447 students): Hans Christensen Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.9:1 vs 26.3:1).
Menifee Union also operates Harvest Hill S.T.E.a.M. Academy (1,196 students) and Bell Mountain Middle (1,066 students) alongside Hans Christensen 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 Hans Christensen Middle compares
Hans Christensen 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,077
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Menifee Union, which includes Hans Christensen Middle.
$13,077
Per student
-21%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.4%
State 67.1%
Federal 11.5%
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 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
- 1,196
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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.
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 (~369 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hans Christensen Middle a good school?
Hans Christensen Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% 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 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.
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