Enrollment
737
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hollencrest Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hollencrest Middle
Hollencrest Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in West Covina, California, enrolling 737 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.6:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 61.3% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 737 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,588 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #165, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (70%) and Asian (22%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 369 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among West Covina's middle schools, it stands alongside Traweek Middle (614 students): Hollencrest Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.6:1 vs 22.7:1).
West Covina Unified also operates West Covina High (1,756 students) and Edgewood High (712 students) alongside Hollencrest 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 Hollencrest Middle compares
Hollencrest 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,197
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Covina Unified, which includes Hollencrest Middle.
$17,197
Per student
+4%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.9%
State 65.2%
Federal 11.9%
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 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
- 1,756
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
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 (~737 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hollencrest Middle a good school?
Hollencrest Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. 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 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.
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