- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Hilmar Middle grew from 504 students in 2022-23 to 552 in 2023-24 (+9.5%).
Teacher FTE held 25.7 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 061722009856 · Hilmar, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 21.7:1 · 45.6% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Hilmar High (696 students)
Hilmar Middle grew from 504 students in 2022-23 to 552 in 2023-24 (+9.5%). Teacher FTE held 25.7 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hilmar Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hilmar High
Hilmar High
696 students
- This school
Hilmar Middle
542 students
- Elim Elementar
Elim Elementary
437 students
- Merquin Elemen 126
Merquin Elementary
126 students
- Irwin High (Co 16
Irwin High (Continuation)
16 students
What this shows Hilmar Middle reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hilmar Middle compares
Hilmar Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,436
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Hilmar Unified reports $15,436 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~542 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 504 (2022-23) → 552 (2023-24), up 48.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.