- Enrollment
- 1,858
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-71 students YoY
Hosler Middle shrank from 951 students in 2022-23 to 880 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-71 students YoY 062316011670 · Lynwood, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
754 enr · 18:1 · 85.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Lynwood High (1,858 students)
Hosler Middle shrank from 951 students in 2022-23 to 880 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hosler Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lynwood High
Lynwood High
1,858 students
- Marco Antonio
Marco Antonio Firebaugh High
1,633 students
- Cesar Chavez M
Cesar Chavez Middle
882 students
- This school
Hosler Middle
754 students
- Will Rogers El 684
Will Rogers Elementary
684 students
- Lindbergh Elem 552
Lindbergh Elementary
552 students
What this shows Hosler Middle reports 754 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hosler Middle compares
Hosler Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$19,542
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
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.
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
District finance for Lynwood Unified reports $19,542 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,633
- 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.
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 (~754 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 951 (2022-23) → 880 (2023-24), down 71.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.