- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Huntington Beach, CA
Helen Stacey Middle
Federal NCES profile for Helen Stacey Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 064215006903
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Helen Stacey Middle earns 37/100 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 7
- middle schools in Huntington Beach · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.1:1
- students per teacher
- 46.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Helen Stacey Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Helen Stacey Middle ranks #3 of 7 middle schools in Huntington Beach, CA.
School address
District: Westminster · California
NCES ID 064215006903 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Helen Stacey Middle held near 864 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.6 → 38.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 064215006903 · Huntington Beach, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
947 enr · 23.1:1 · 46.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Warner Middle (846 students)
Helen Stacey Middle held near 864 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.6 → 38.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Helen Stacey Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Helen Stacey Middle
947 students
- Warner Middle
Warner Middle
846 students
- Demille Elemen
Demille Elementary
562 students
- Eastwood Eleme
Eastwood Elementary
542 students
- Jessie Hayden
Jessie Hayden Elementary
514 students
- Johnson Middle
Johnson Middle
505 students
What this shows Helen Stacey Middle reports 947 students on the CCD universe file.
How Helen Stacey Middle compares
Helen Stacey Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.4% | ▼ 16% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 947 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
947
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.4%
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
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 63% in California - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,742
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 947 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.1%
Asian 30.9%
White 19.7%
Two or More 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Helen Stacey Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Westminster reports $18,742 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Helen Stacey Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warner Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Demille Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastwood Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jessie Hayden Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Johnson Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Helen Stacey Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Huntington Beach
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Ethel Dwyer Middle
Standard public school
884 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Mesa View Middle
Standard public school
817 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Isaac L. Sowers Middle
Standard public school
771 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Marine View Middle
Standard public school
736 students 32:1 students per teacher
Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle
Standard public school
690 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Spring View Middle
Standard public school
487 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~947 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Helen Stacey Middle
How many students attend Helen Stacey Middle?
Helen Stacey Middle has 947 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Huntington Beach, CA. CCD year-over-year: 865 (2022-23) → 864 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helen Stacey Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Helen Stacey Middle is 23.1:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Helen Stacey Middle?
46.4% of students at Helen Stacey Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Helen Stacey Middle?
The largest demographic group at Helen Stacey Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 43.1% of enrollment, in Huntington Beach, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Helen Stacey Middle?
Helen Stacey Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Helen Stacey Middle rank among middle schools in Huntington Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Helen Stacey Middle ranks #3 of 7 middle schools in Huntington Beach, 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 Huntington Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Westminster?
Besides Helen Stacey Middle, Westminster also operates Warner Middle (846 students), Demille Elementary (562 students), and Eastwood Elementary (542 students). See the Westminster district page for the complete list.