- Enrollment
- 1,756
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West Covina, CA
Hollencrest Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hollencrest Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 064200004607
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hollencrest Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in West Covina · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.6:1
- large classes for California
- 61.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hollencrest Middle has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hollencrest Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in West Covina, CA.
School address
District: West Covina Unified · California
NCES ID 064200004607 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Hollencrest Middle held near 688 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 064200004607 · West Covina, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
737 enr · 24.6:1 · 61.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: West Covina High (1,756 students)
Hollencrest Middle held near 688 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hollencrest Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Covina Hi
West Covina High
1,756 students
- This school
Hollencrest Middle
737 students
- Edgewood High
Edgewood High
712 students
- Merced Element 617
Merced Elementary
617 students
- Edgewood Middl 597
Edgewood Middle
597 students
- Orangewood Ele 580
Orangewood Elementary
580 students
What this shows Hollencrest Middle reports 737 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hollencrest Middle compares
Hollencrest 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 | 24.6:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.3% | ▲ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 737 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
737
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,629
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.4%
Asian 22.1%
Two or More 2.8%
White 2.6%
African American 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Hollencrest Middle is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Covina Unified reports $18,629 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hollencrest Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Covina High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edgewood High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Merced Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orangewood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hollencrest Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 29.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in West Covina
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Traweek Middle
Standard public school
614 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Middle
Standard public school
597 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Giano Intermediate
Standard public school
463 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Walnut Grove Intermediate
Standard public school
259 students 14.4:1 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 (~737 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hollencrest Middle
How many students attend Hollencrest Middle?
Hollencrest Middle has 737 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West Covina, CA. CCD year-over-year: 667 (2022-23) → 688 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hollencrest Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hollencrest Middle is 24.6:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hollencrest Middle?
61.3% of students at Hollencrest Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hollencrest Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hollencrest Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 70.4% of enrollment, in West Covina, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hollencrest Middle?
Hollencrest Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Hollencrest Middle rank among middle schools in West Covina?
By Resource Investment Index, Hollencrest Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in West Covina, 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 West Covina on the city page.
What other schools are in West Covina Unified?
Besides Hollencrest Middle, West Covina Unified also operates West Covina High (1,756 students), Edgewood High (712 students), and Merced Elementary (617 students). See the West Covina Unified district page for the complete list.