- Enrollment
- 1,879
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Torrance, CA
J. H. Hull Middle
Federal NCES profile for J. H. Hull Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063942006560
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J. H. Hull Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 8
- middle schools in Torrance · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.2:1
- students per teacher
- 40.7%
- free-lunch eligible
J. H. Hull Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J. H. Hull Middle ranks #1 of 8 middle schools in Torrance, CA.
School address
District: Torrance Unified · California
NCES ID 063942006560 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
J. H. Hull Middle held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 063942006560 · Torrance, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
621 enr · 22.2:1 · 40.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Torrance High (1,879 students)
J. H. Hull Middle held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
J. H. Hull Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Torrance High
Torrance High
1,879 students
- North High
North High
1,812 students
- West High
West High
1,775 students
- South High
South High
1,734 students
- Victor Element
Victor Elementary
965 students
- This school 621
J. H. Hull Middle
621 students
What this shows J. H. Hull Middle reports 621 students on the CCD universe file.
How J. H. Hull Middle compares
J. H. Hull 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.7% | ▼ 27% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 621 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
621
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 55% in California - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,037
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.8%
Asian 14.7%
White 13.5%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, J. H. Hull Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Torrance Unified reports $15,037 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J. H. Hull Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrance High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Victor Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J. H. Hull Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,775
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,734
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools in Torrance
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Madrona Middle
Standard public school
678 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Middle
Standard public school
674 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Edward J. Richardson Middle
Standard public school
651 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Philip Magruder Middle
Standard public school
635 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Calle Mayor Middle
Standard public school
626 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Casimir Middle
Standard public school
617 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~621 students)
Frequently asked questions about J. H. Hull Middle
How many students attend J. H. Hull Middle?
J. H. Hull Middle has 621 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Torrance, CA. CCD year-over-year: 622 (2022-23) → 597 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. H. Hull Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at J. H. Hull Middle is 22.2:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J. H. Hull Middle?
40.7% of students at J. H. Hull Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J. H. Hull Middle?
The largest demographic group at J. H. Hull Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 61.8% of enrollment, in Torrance, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J. H. Hull Middle?
J. H. Hull Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 J. H. Hull Middle rank among middle schools in Torrance?
By Resource Investment Index, J. H. Hull Middle ranks #1 of 8 middle schools in Torrance, 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 Torrance on the city page.
What other schools are in Torrance Unified?
Besides J. H. Hull Middle, Torrance Unified also operates Torrance High (1,879 students), North High (1,812 students), and West High (1,775 students). See the Torrance Unified district page for the complete list.