- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Holtville, CA
Holtville Middle
Federal NCES profile for Holtville Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061743002186
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holtville Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Holtville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- small classes for California
- 79.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Holtville Middle has class sizes smaller than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holtville Middle ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Holtville, CA.
School address
District: Holtville Unified · California
NCES ID 061743002186 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Holtville Middle held near 246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 17.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 061743002186 · Holtville, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
257 enr · 16.1:1 · 79.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Emmett S. Finley Elementary (559 students)
Holtville Middle held near 246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 17.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Holtville Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Emmett S. Finl
Emmett S. Finley Elementary
559 students
- Holtville High
Holtville High
516 students
- This school
Holtville Middle
257 students
- Pine Elementar 210
Pine Elementary
210 students
- Freedom Academ 22
Freedom Academy of Imperial Valley
22 students
- Sam Webb Conti 10
Sam Webb Continuation
10 students
What this shows Holtville Middle reports 257 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holtville Middle compares
Holtville 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 25% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.4% | ▲ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
257
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 14% in California - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.5%
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
$18,698
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 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.7%
White 3.1%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.3, Holtville Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Holtville Unified reports $18,698 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Holtville Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmett S. Finley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holtville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom Academy of Imperial Valley | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sam Webb Continuation | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Holtville Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 83/100
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 (~257 students)
Frequently asked questions about Holtville Middle
How many students attend Holtville Middle?
Holtville Middle has 257 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Holtville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 248 (2022-23) → 246 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holtville Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Holtville Middle is 16.1:1, which is 25% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Holtville Middle?
79.4% of students at Holtville Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holtville Middle?
The largest demographic group at Holtville Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 95.7% of enrollment, in Holtville, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holtville Middle?
Holtville Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Holtville Middle rank among public schools in Holtville?
By Resource Investment Index, Holtville Middle ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Holtville, 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 Holtville on the city page.
What other schools are in Holtville Unified?
Besides Holtville Middle, Holtville Unified also operates Emmett S. Finley Elementary (559 students), Holtville High (516 students), and Pine Elementary (210 students). See the Holtville Unified district page for the complete list.