- Enrollment
- 1,584
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Santa Rosa, CA
Herbert Slater Middle
Federal NCES profile for Herbert Slater Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063583006121
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herbert Slater Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Santa Rosa · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- small classes for California
- 44.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Herbert Slater Middle has class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herbert Slater Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Santa Rosa, CA.
School address
District: Santa Rosa High · California
NCES ID 063583006121 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Herbert Slater Middle held near 690 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 37.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 063583006121 · Santa Rosa, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
577 enr · 17:1 · 44.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Maria Carrillo High (1,584 students)
Herbert Slater Middle held near 690 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 37.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Herbert Slater Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Maria Carrillo
Maria Carrillo High
1,584 students
- Santa Rosa Hig
Santa Rosa High
1,553 students
- Piner High
Piner High
1,434 students
- Montgomery Hig
Montgomery High
1,253 students
- Elsie Allen Hi
Elsie Allen High
1,029 students
- This school 577
Herbert Slater Middle
577 students
What this shows Herbert Slater Middle reports 577 students on the CCD universe file.
How Herbert Slater Middle compares
Herbert Slater 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.8% | ▼ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 577 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
577
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 17% in California - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.2%
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.
Support staff
Counselors2.7 FTE
Per 214 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.6%
White 20.3%
Asian 4.5%
Two or More 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.8%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Herbert Slater Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
How Herbert Slater Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Carrillo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Rosa High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Piner High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Montgomery High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elsie Allen High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Herbert Slater Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,553
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,253
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Santa Rosa
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Rincon Valley Middle
Standard public school
725 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Santa Rosa Middle
Standard public school
452 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Hilliard Comstock Middle
Standard public school
423 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Piner-Olivet Charter
Standard public school
212 students 26.5:1 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 (~577 students)
Frequently asked questions about Herbert Slater Middle
How many students attend Herbert Slater Middle?
Herbert Slater Middle has 577 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Santa Rosa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 716 (2022-23) → 690 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herbert Slater Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Herbert Slater Middle is 17:1, which is 21% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 8% 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 Herbert Slater Middle?
44.8% of students at Herbert Slater Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Herbert Slater Middle?
The largest demographic group at Herbert Slater Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 65.6% of enrollment, in Santa Rosa, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herbert Slater Middle?
Herbert Slater Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Herbert Slater Middle rank among middle schools in Santa Rosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Herbert Slater Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Santa Rosa, 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 Santa Rosa on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Rosa High?
Besides Herbert Slater Middle, Santa Rosa High also operates Maria Carrillo High (1,584 students), Santa Rosa High (1,553 students), and Piner High (1,434 students). See the Santa Rosa High district page for the complete list.