- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Garden Grove, CA
Hilton D. Bell Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Hilton D. Bell Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061488001826
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hilton D. Bell Intermediate earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 8
- middle schools in Garden Grove · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.3:1
- large classes for California
- 33.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hilton D. Bell Intermediate has class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hilton D. Bell Intermediate ranks #2 of 8 middle schools in Garden Grove, CA.
School address
District: Garden Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 061488001826 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Hilton D. Bell Intermediate held near 608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.8 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 061488001826 · Garden Grove, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
632 enr · 24.3:1 · 33.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Garden Grove High (2,148 students)
Hilton D. Bell Intermediate held near 608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.8 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hilton D. Bell Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garden Grove H
Garden Grove High
2,148 students
- La Quinta High
La Quinta High
2,041 students
- Bolsa Grande H
Bolsa Grande High
1,701 students
- Santiago High
Santiago High
1,664 students
- Pacifica High
Pacifica High
1,634 students
- This school 632
Hilton D. Bell Intermediate
632 students
What this shows Hilton D. Bell Intermediate reports 632 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hilton D. Bell Intermediate compares
Hilton D. Bell Intermediate 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 | 24.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.1% | ▼ 40% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 632 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
632
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in California - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.9%
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
$20,023
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 632 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 31.3%
Hispanic or Latino 29.7%
White 29.4%
Two or More 8.9%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 31.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Hilton D. Bell Intermediate is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garden Grove Unified reports $20,023 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hilton D. Bell Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Grove High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Quinta High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bolsa Grande High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santiago High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pacifica High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hilton D. Bell Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,701
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,664
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,634
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Garden Grove
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Alamitos Intermediate
Standard public school
581 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Leroy L. Doig Intermediate
Standard public school
557 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Donald S. Jordan Intermediate
Standard public school
551 students 24:1 students per teacher
James Irvine Intermediate
Standard public school
532 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate
Standard public school
485 students 22:1 students per teacher
Izaak Walton Intermediate
Standard public school
458 students 20.8:1 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 (~632 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hilton D. Bell Intermediate
How many students attend Hilton D. Bell Intermediate?
Hilton D. Bell Intermediate has 632 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Garden Grove, CA. CCD year-over-year: 629 (2022-23) → 608 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilton D. Bell Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilton D. Bell Intermediate is 24.3:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hilton D. Bell Intermediate?
33.1% of students at Hilton D. Bell Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hilton D. Bell Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Hilton D. Bell Intermediate is Asian at 31.3% of enrollment, in Garden Grove, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hilton D. Bell Intermediate?
Hilton D. Bell Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Hilton D. Bell Intermediate rank among middle schools in Garden Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Hilton D. Bell Intermediate ranks #2 of 8 middle schools in Garden Grove, 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 Garden Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Garden Grove Unified?
Besides Hilton D. Bell Intermediate, Garden Grove Unified also operates Garden Grove High (2,148 students), La Quinta High (2,041 students), and Bolsa Grande High (1,701 students). See the Garden Grove Unified district page for the complete list.