- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sebastopol, CA
Hillcrest Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hillcrest Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061584002001Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillcrest Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools.
- #1 of 14
- public schools in Sebastopol · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.6:1
- small classes for California
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillcrest Middle has class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest Middle ranks #1 of 14 public schools in Sebastopol, CA.
School address
District: Gravenstein Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061584002001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Hillcrest Middle held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.8 → 17.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 061584002001 · Sebastopol, CA Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
297 enr · 18.6:1 · 36.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Gravenstein Elementary (464 students)
Hillcrest Middle held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.8 → 17.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hillcrest Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gravenstein El
Gravenstein Elementary
464 students
- This school
Hillcrest Middle
297 students
- Gravenstein Fi 37
Gravenstein First
37 students
What this shows Hillcrest Middle reports 297 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillcrest Middle compares
Hillcrest 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 | 18.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▼ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 25% in California - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,042
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.8%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 60.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Hillcrest Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gravenstein Union Elementary reports $17,042 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillcrest Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravenstein Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gravenstein First | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillcrest Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Sebastopol
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~297 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest Middle
How many students attend Hillcrest Middle?
Hillcrest Middle has 297 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sebastopol, CA. CCD year-over-year: 278 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Middle is 18.6:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 18% 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 Hillcrest Middle?
36.3% of students at Hillcrest Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillcrest Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hillcrest Middle is White at 60.8% of enrollment, in Sebastopol, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillcrest Middle?
Hillcrest Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Hillcrest Middle rank among public schools in Sebastopol?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest Middle ranks #1 of 14 public schools in Sebastopol, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sebastopol on the city page.
What other schools are in Gravenstein Union Elementary?
Besides Hillcrest Middle, Gravenstein Union Elementary also operates Gravenstein Elementary (464 students) and Gravenstein First (37 students). See the Gravenstein Union Elementary district page for the complete list.