Enrollment
733
California · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 061288001457
Hidden Valley Middle — Escondido, CA
Federal NCES profile for Hidden Valley Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Escondido Union · California
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 21.6:1 California avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hidden Valley Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Hidden Valley Middle reports 733 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 46.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 19% below the California state mean of 21.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 76.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 38% above the California average and 47% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 367 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 61.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Escondido Union spends $18,207 per pupil district-wide, above the California average of $18,039 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 32.4% from local sources (property taxes), 52.9% from the state, and 14.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hidden Valley Middle compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against California state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 21.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.4% | ▲ 38% | 55.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 733 | top 79% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
76.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 38% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
— 19% below state mean
Top 15% in California — lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
61.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,207
per pupil, district-wide
— above California avg of $18,039
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 367 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 733 Top 79% in California — larger than 21% of 10,006 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 46.0
Students per teacher 17.6:1 -19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 76.4% +38% vs state
NCES ID 061288001457
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.4%
Two or More 3.8%
White 3.1%
Asian 3.0%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 367:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 61.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 85
Expulsions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Escondido Union, which includes Hidden Valley Middle.
$18,207
Per student
+1%
vs California
Avg $18,039
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 32.4%
State 52.9%
Federal 14.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
Similar middle schools in Escondido
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Bear Valley Middle
Standard public school
923 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Mission Middle
Standard public school
855 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences
Standard public school
788 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Rincon Middle
Standard public school
772 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Hidden Valley Middle
How many students attend Hidden Valley Middle?
Hidden Valley Middle has 733 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Escondido, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hidden Valley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hidden Valley Middle is 17.6:1, which is 19% lower than the California average of 21.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hidden Valley Middle?
76.4% of students at Hidden Valley Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hidden Valley Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hidden Valley Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 89.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Escondido, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hidden Valley Middle?
Hidden Valley Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.