Enrollment
542
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hilmar, CA
Hilmar Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hilmar Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061722009856
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hilmar Middle earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Hilmar · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- students per teacher
- 45.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hilmar Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hilmar Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Hilmar, CA.
School address
District: Hilmar Unified · California
NCES ID 061722009856 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hilmar Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hilmar Middle
Hilmar Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Hilmar, California, enrolling 542 students.
At 21.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 542 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,416 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,100, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (46%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 542 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Hilmar Unified also operates Hilmar High (696 students) and Elim Elementary (437 students) alongside Hilmar 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 Hilmar Middle compares
Hilmar 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.6% | ▼ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 50% in California - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$13,861
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 542 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 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
White 50.9%
Hispanic or Latino 46.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Hilmar Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hilmar Unified, which includes Hilmar Middle.
$13,861
Per student
-16%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.5%
State 61.3%
Federal 11.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hilmar Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilmar High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elim Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Merquin Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Irwin High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hilmar Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~542 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hilmar Middle
How many students attend Hilmar Middle?
Hilmar Middle has 542 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hilmar, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilmar Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilmar Middle is 21.7:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hilmar Middle?
45.6% of students at Hilmar Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hilmar Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hilmar Middle is White at 50.9% of enrollment, in Hilmar, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hilmar Middle?
Hilmar Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 Hilmar Middle rank among public schools in Hilmar?
By Resource Investment Index, Hilmar Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Hilmar, 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 Hilmar on the city page.
Is Hilmar Middle a good school?
Hilmar Middle earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Hilmar Unified?
Besides Hilmar Middle, Hilmar Unified also operates Hilmar High (696 students), Elim Elementary (437 students), and Merquin Elementary (126 students). See the Hilmar Unified district page for the complete list.
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