Enrollment
612
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Arvin, CA
Haven Drive Middle
Federal NCES profile for Haven Drive Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060327000245
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Haven Drive Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Arvin · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- small classes for California
- 92.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Haven Drive Middle has class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Haven Drive Middle ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Arvin, CA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
+66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Haven Drive Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Haven Drive Middle
Haven Drive Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Arvin, California, enrolling 612 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 92.3% of students qualify for free meals, 66% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 612 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,187 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #170.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Arvin Union also operates El Camino Real Elementary (771 students) and Bear Mountain Elementary (728 students) alongside Haven Drive 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 Haven Drive Middle compares
Haven Drive 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 | 19.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.3% | ▲ 66% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 612 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
612
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
92.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 28% in California - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.1%
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
$17,630
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 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 97.2%
White 1.8%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.5, Haven Drive Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arvin Union, which includes Haven Drive Middle.
$17,630
Per student
+7%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.9%
State 63.9%
Federal 22.2%
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 Haven Drive Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Camino Real Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bear Mountain Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Haven Drive Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~612 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Haven Drive Middle
How many students attend Haven Drive Middle?
Haven Drive Middle has 612 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Arvin, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Haven Drive Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Haven Drive Middle is 19.1:1, which is 11% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% higher 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 Haven Drive Middle?
92.3% of students at Haven Drive Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Haven Drive Middle?
The largest demographic group at Haven Drive Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 97.2% of enrollment, in Arvin, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Haven Drive Middle?
Haven Drive Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Haven Drive Middle rank among public schools in Arvin?
By Resource Investment Index, Haven Drive Middle ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Arvin, 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 Arvin on the city page.
Is Haven Drive Middle a good school?
Haven Drive Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools. It is also less 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 Arvin Union?
Besides Haven Drive Middle, Arvin Union also operates El Camino Real Elementary (771 students), Bear Mountain Elementary (728 students), and Sierra Vista Elementary (690 students). See the Arvin Union district page for the complete list.
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