- Enrollment
- 2,776
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Santa Ana, CA
Hewes Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hewes Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 064015006640
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hewes Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of California schools.
- #4 of 8
- middle schools in Santa Ana · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.3:1
- large classes for California
- 23.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hewes Middle has class sizes larger than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hewes Middle ranks #4 of 8 middle schools in Santa Ana, CA.
School address
District: Tustin Unified · California
NCES ID 064015006640 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Hewes Middle held near 908 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.9 → 36.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+39 students YoY 064015006640 · Santa Ana, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
929 enr · 27.3:1 · 23.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Arnold O. Beckman High (2,776 students)
Hewes Middle held near 908 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.9 → 36.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hewes Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arnold O. Beck
Arnold O. Beckman High
2,776 students
- Foothill High
Foothill High
2,126 students
- Tustin High
Tustin High
1,627 students
- Orchard Hills
Orchard Hills
1,373 students
- Sycamore Magne 1,085
Sycamore Magnet Academy
1,085 students
- This school 929
Hewes Middle
929 students
What this shows Hewes Middle reports 929 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hewes Middle compares
Hewes 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 | 27.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.7% | ▼ 57% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 929 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.3:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
929
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in California - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,381
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 465 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.3%
White 39.9%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 8.0%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Hewes Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tustin Unified reports $15,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hewes Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold O. Beckman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Foothill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tustin High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orchard Hills | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sycamore Magnet Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hewes Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,126
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,627
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,373
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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Raymond a. Villa Fundamental Intermediate
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Gerald P. Carr Intermediate
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Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate
Standard public school
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Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate
Standard public school
534 students 24.3:1 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 (~929 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hewes Middle
How many students attend Hewes Middle?
Hewes Middle has 929 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Santa Ana, CA. CCD year-over-year: 869 (2022-23) → 908 (2023-24), nearly flat (+39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hewes Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hewes Middle is 27.3:1, which is 27% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 74% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hewes Middle?
23.7% of students at Hewes Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hewes Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hewes Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 41.3% of enrollment, in Santa Ana, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hewes Middle?
Hewes Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Hewes Middle rank among middle schools in Santa Ana?
By Resource Investment Index, Hewes Middle ranks #4 of 8 middle schools in Santa Ana, 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 Ana on the city page.
What other schools are in Tustin Unified?
Besides Hewes Middle, Tustin Unified also operates Arnold O. Beckman High (2,776 students), Foothill High (2,126 students), and Tustin High (1,627 students). See the Tustin Unified district page for the complete list.