Enrollment
754
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lynwood, CA
Hosler Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hosler Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062316011670
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hosler Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 19
- public schools in Lynwood · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- small classes for California
- 85.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hosler Middle has class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hosler Middle ranks #3 of 19 public schools in Lynwood, CA.
School address
District: Lynwood Unified · California
NCES ID 062316011670 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hosler Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hosler Middle
Hosler Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Lynwood, California, enrolling 754 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 85.8% of students qualify for free meals, 55% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 754 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 1,403 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #75, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 251 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Lynwood's middle schools, it stands alongside Cesar Chavez Middle (882 students): Hosler Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18:1 vs 24.5:1).
Lynwood Unified also operates Lynwood High (1,858 students) and Marco Antonio Firebaugh High (1,633 students) alongside Hosler 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 Hosler Middle compares
Hosler 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 | 18:1 | ▼ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.8% | ▲ 55% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 754 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
754
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
85.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 21% in California - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$18,547
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 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 94.8%
African American 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
White 0.1%
Asian 0.1%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.9, Hosler Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lynwood Unified, which includes Hosler Middle.
$18,547
Per student
+12%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.2%
State 72.7%
Federal 16.1%
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 Hosler Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marco Antonio Firebaugh High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Will Rogers Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lindbergh Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hosler Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,858
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,633
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar middle schools in Lynwood
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~754 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hosler Middle
How many students attend Hosler Middle?
Hosler Middle has 754 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lynwood, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hosler Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hosler Middle is 18:1, which is 16% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 15% 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 Hosler Middle?
85.8% of students at Hosler Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hosler Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hosler Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 94.8% of enrollment, in Lynwood, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hosler Middle?
Hosler Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Hosler Middle rank among public schools in Lynwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Hosler Middle ranks #3 of 19 public schools in Lynwood, 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 Lynwood on the city page.
Is Hosler Middle a good school?
Hosler Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Lynwood Unified?
Besides Hosler Middle, Lynwood Unified also operates Lynwood High (1,858 students), Marco Antonio Firebaugh High (1,633 students), and Cesar Chavez Middle (882 students). See the Lynwood Unified district page for the complete list.
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