- Enrollment
- 1,584
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Hilliard Comstock Middle held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.7 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 063583006123 · Santa Rosa, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
423 enr · 19.2:1 · 57.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Maria Carrillo High (1,584 students)
Hilliard Comstock Middle held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.7 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hilliard Comstock Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Maria Carrillo
Maria Carrillo High
1,584 students
- Santa Rosa Hig
Santa Rosa High
1,553 students
- Piner High
Piner High
1,434 students
- Montgomery Hig
Montgomery High
1,253 students
- Elsie Allen Hi
Elsie Allen High
1,029 students
- This school 423
Hilliard Comstock Middle
423 students
What this shows Hilliard Comstock Middle reports 423 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hilliard Comstock Middle compares
Hilliard Comstock 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 1,553
- 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
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 (~423 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.