- Enrollment
- 1,256
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Huron, CA
Huron Middle
Federal NCES profile for Huron Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060912005748
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Huron Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Huron · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- small classes for California
- 96.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Huron Middle has class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Huron Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Huron, CA.
School address
District: Coalinga-Huron Unified · California
NCES ID 060912005748 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Huron Middle shrank from 369 students in 2022-23 to 347 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 060912005748 · Huron, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 18.1:1 · 96.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Coalinga High (1,256 students)
Huron Middle shrank from 369 students in 2022-23 to 347 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Huron Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Coalinga High
Coalinga High
1,256 students
- Huron Elementa
Huron Elementary
723 students
- Coalinga Middl
Coalinga Middle
662 students
- Sunset Element 442
Sunset Elementary
442 students
- Henry F. Bisho 412
Henry F. Bishop Elementary
412 students
- This school 344
Huron Middle
344 students
What this shows Huron Middle reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How Huron Middle compares
Huron 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 | 18.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.2% | ▲ 73% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 22% in California - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.0%
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
$18,638
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.3%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.7%
White 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.1, Huron Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Coalinga-Huron Unified reports $18,638 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Huron Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coalinga High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huron Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coalinga Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry F. Bishop Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Huron Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
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 (~344 students)
Frequently asked questions about Huron Middle
How many students attend Huron Middle?
Huron Middle has 344 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Huron, CA. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Huron Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Huron Middle is 18.1:1, 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 Huron Middle?
96.2% of students at Huron Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Huron Middle?
The largest demographic group at Huron Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 95.3% of enrollment, in Huron, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Huron Middle?
Huron Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Huron Middle rank among public schools in Huron?
By Resource Investment Index, Huron Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Huron, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Coalinga-Huron Unified?
Besides Huron Middle, Coalinga-Huron Unified also operates Coalinga High (1,256 students), Huron Elementary (723 students), and Coalinga Middle (662 students). See the Coalinga-Huron Unified district page for the complete list.