- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Merced, CA
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle
Federal NCES profile for Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062460003307
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of California schools.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Merced · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32.8:1
- large classes for California
- 47.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle has class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Merced, CA.
School address
District: Merced City Elementary · California
NCES ID 062460003307 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle held near 630 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 062460003307 · Merced, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
624 enr · 32.8:1 · 47.6% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Rudolph Rivera Elementary (917 students)
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle held near 630 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rudolph Rivera
Rudolph Rivera Elementary
917 students
- Donn B. Chenow
Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary
722 students
- Luther Burbank
Luther Burbank Elementary
716 students
- Allan Peterson
Allan Peterson Elementary
690 students
- Joe Stefani
Joe Stefani
641 students
- This school
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle
624 students
What this shows Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle reports 624 students on the CCD universe file.
How Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle compares
Herbert H. Cruickshank 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 | 32.8:1 | ▲ 53% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.6% | ▼ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 624 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.8:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
624
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
32.8:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 98% in California - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
31.6%
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
$15,186
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 624 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.7%
White 17.9%
Asian 12.0%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Merced City Elementary reports $15,186 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rudolph Rivera Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Luther Burbank Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Allan Peterson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joe Stefani | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 28.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar middle schools in Merced
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Weaver Middle
Standard public school
1,073 students 25:1 students per teacher
Herbert Hoover Middle
Standard public school
629 students 28.6:1 students per teacher
Rudolph Rivera Middle
Standard public school
608 students 27.6:1 students per teacher
Tenaya Middle
Standard public school
607 students 27.6:1 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 (~624 students)
Frequently asked questions about Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle
How many students attend Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle?
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle has 624 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Merced, CA. CCD year-over-year: 616 (2022-23) → 630 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle is 32.8:1, which is 53% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 109% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle?
47.6% of students at Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle?
The largest demographic group at Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment, in Merced, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle?
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle rank among middle schools in Merced?
By Resource Investment Index, Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Merced, 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 Merced on the city page.
What other schools are in Merced City Elementary?
Besides Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle, Merced City Elementary also operates Rudolph Rivera Elementary (917 students), Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary (722 students), and Luther Burbank Elementary (716 students). See the Merced City Elementary district page for the complete list.