- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Menlo Park, CA
Hillview Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hillview 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 062457003683
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillview Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Menlo Park · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- small classes for California
- 9.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillview Middle has class sizes smaller than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillview Middle ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Menlo Park, CA.
School address
District: Menlo Park City Elementary · California
NCES ID 062457003683 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Hillview Middle held near 858 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.6 → 53.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 062457003683 · Menlo Park, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
846 enr · 15.1:1 · 9.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Laurel Elementary (658 students)
Hillview Middle held near 858 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.6 → 53.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hillview Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hillview Middle
846 students
- Laurel Element
Laurel Elementary
658 students
- Encinal Elemen
Encinal Elementary
604 students
- Oak Knoll Elem
Oak Knoll Elementary
574 students
What this shows Hillview Middle reports 846 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillview Middle compares
Hillview 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 30% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.0% | ▼ 84% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 846 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
846
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 11% in California - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$26,425
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%
Asian 17.7%
Two or More 10.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Hillview Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Menlo Park City Elementary reports $26,425 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillview Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Encinal Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Knoll Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillview Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~846 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillview Middle
How many students attend Hillview Middle?
Hillview Middle has 846 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Menlo Park, CA. CCD year-over-year: 867 (2022-23) → 858 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillview Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillview Middle is 15.1:1, which is 30% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 4% lower 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 Hillview Middle?
9.0% of students at Hillview Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillview Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hillview Middle is White at 50.5% of enrollment, in Menlo Park, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillview Middle?
Hillview 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 Hillview Middle rank among public schools in Menlo Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillview Middle ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Menlo Park, 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 Menlo Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Menlo Park City Elementary?
Besides Hillview Middle, Menlo Park City Elementary also operates Laurel Elementary (658 students), Encinal Elementary (604 students), and Oak Knoll Elementary (574 students). See the Menlo Park City Elementary district page for the complete list.