- Enrollment
- 985
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · El Cajon, CA
Hillsdale Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hillsdale Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060681005234
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillsdale Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 6
- middle schools in El Cajon · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.5:1
- students per teacher
- 48.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillsdale Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsdale Middle ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in El Cajon, CA.
School address
District: Cajon Valley Union · California
NCES ID 060681005234 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Hillsdale Middle held near 1,483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.8 → 63.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 060681005234 · El Cajon, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,481 enr · 23.5:1 · 48.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Naranca Elementary (985 students)
Hillsdale Middle held near 1,483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.8 → 63.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hillsdale Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hillsdale Middle
1,481 students
- Naranca Elemen
Naranca Elementary
985 students
- Cajon Valley M
Cajon Valley Middle
942 students
- Montgomery Mid
Montgomery Middle
929 students
- Lexington Elem
Lexington Elementary
878 students
- Johnson Elemen
Johnson Elementary
766 students
What this shows Hillsdale Middle reports 1,481 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillsdale Middle compares
Hillsdale 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 | 23.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.8% | ▼ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,481 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,481
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in California - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$17,631
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.3%
Hispanic or Latino 26.8%
Two or More 9.6%
Asian 4.0%
African American 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Hillsdale Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cajon Valley Union reports $17,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillsdale Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naranca Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cajon Valley Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Montgomery Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lexington Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillsdale Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar middle schools in El Cajon
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Cajon Valley Middle
Standard public school
942 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Montgomery Middle
Standard public school
929 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Greenfield Middle
Standard public school
730 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Los Coches Creek Middle
Standard public school
518 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Eje Middle Academy
Standard public school
254 students 21.2:1 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 (~1,481 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillsdale Middle
How many students attend Hillsdale Middle?
Hillsdale Middle has 1,481 students enrolled. It is a middle school in El Cajon, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,500 (2022-23) → 1,483 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsdale Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillsdale Middle is 23.5:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillsdale Middle?
48.8% of students at Hillsdale Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillsdale Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hillsdale Middle is White at 55.3% of enrollment, in El Cajon, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillsdale Middle?
Hillsdale Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Hillsdale Middle rank among middle schools in El Cajon?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsdale Middle ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in El Cajon, 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 El Cajon on the city page.
What other schools are in Cajon Valley Union?
Besides Hillsdale Middle, Cajon Valley Union also operates Naranca Elementary (985 students), Cajon Valley Middle (942 students), and Montgomery Middle (929 students). See the Cajon Valley Union district page for the complete list.