Enrollment
423
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Santa Rosa, CA
Hilliard Comstock Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hilliard Comstock Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063583006123
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hilliard Comstock Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Santa Rosa · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- small classes for California
- 57.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hilliard Comstock Middle has class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hilliard Comstock Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Santa Rosa, CA.
School address
District: Santa Rosa High · California
NCES ID 063583006123 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hilliard Comstock Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hilliard Comstock Middle
Hilliard Comstock Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Santa Rosa, California, enrolling 423 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.8% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 423 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,619 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #204.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 176 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Santa Rosa's middle schools, it stands alongside Rincon Valley Middle (725 students): Hilliard Comstock Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.2:1 vs 22.7:1).
Santa Rosa High also operates Maria Carrillo High (1,584 students) and Santa Rosa High (1,553 students) alongside Hilliard Comstock Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hilliard Comstock Middle compares
Hilliard Comstock Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.8% | ▲ 4% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 29% in California - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.6%
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
Counselors2.4 FTE
Per 176 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.6%
White 7.8%
Asian 6.4%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.9, Hilliard Comstock Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
How Hilliard Comstock 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Piner High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Montgomery High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elsie Allen High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hilliard Comstock Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,584
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Herbert Slater Middle
Standard public school
577 students 17:1 students per teacher
Santa Rosa Middle
Standard public school
452 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Piner-Olivet Charter
Standard public school
212 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~423 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hilliard Comstock Middle
How many students attend Hilliard Comstock Middle?
Hilliard Comstock Middle has 423 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Santa Rosa, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilliard Comstock Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilliard Comstock Middle is 19.2:1, which is 11% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% 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 Hilliard Comstock Middle?
57.8% of students at Hilliard Comstock Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hilliard Comstock Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hilliard Comstock Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 80.6% of enrollment, in Santa Rosa, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hilliard Comstock Middle?
Hilliard Comstock Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hilliard Comstock Middle rank among middle schools in Santa Rosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Hilliard Comstock Middle ranks #4 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.
Is Hilliard Comstock Middle a good school?
Hilliard Comstock Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Santa Rosa High?
Besides Hilliard Comstock 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.
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