- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Escondido, CA
Hidden Valley Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hidden Valley Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061288001457
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hidden Valley Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Escondido · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- small classes for California
- 76.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hidden Valley Middle has class sizes smaller than 87% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hidden Valley Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Escondido, CA.
School address
District: Escondido Union · California
NCES ID 061288001457 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Hidden Valley Middle held near 809 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 44.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 061288001457 · Escondido, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
733 enr · 15.9:1 · 76.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Bear Valley Middle (923 students)
Hidden Valley Middle held near 809 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 44.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hidden Valley Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bear Valley Mi
Bear Valley Middle
923 students
- Mission Middle
Mission Middle
855 students
- Del Dios Acade
Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences
788 students
- Rincon Middle
Rincon Middle
772 students
- This school
Hidden Valley Middle
733 students
- L. R. Green El
L. R. Green Elementary
717 students
What this shows Hidden Valley Middle reports 733 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hidden Valley Middle compares
Hidden Valley 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 26% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.4% | ▲ 38% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 733 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
733
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 13% in California - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
61.5%
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
$19,139
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 19.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.7, Hidden Valley Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Escondido Union reports $19,139 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hidden Valley Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Valley Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mission Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rincon Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| L. R. Green Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hidden Valley Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Escondido
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Bear Valley Middle
Standard public school
923 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Mission Middle
Standard public school
855 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences
Standard public school
788 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Rincon Middle
Standard public school
772 students 15.4:1 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 (~733 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 808 (2022-23) → 809 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hidden Valley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hidden Valley Middle is 15.9:1, which is 26% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 1% 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 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% of enrollment, in Escondido, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hidden Valley Middle?
Hidden Valley Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Hidden Valley Middle rank among middle schools in Escondido?
By Resource Investment Index, Hidden Valley Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Escondido, 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 Escondido on the city page.
What other schools are in Escondido Union?
Besides Hidden Valley Middle, Escondido Union also operates Bear Valley Middle (923 students), Mission Middle (855 students), and Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences (788 students). See the Escondido Union district page for the complete list.