- Enrollment
- 2,618
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fremont, CA
John M. Horner Middle
Federal NCES profile for John M. Horner Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061440001670
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John M. Horner Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Fremont · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.4:1
- large classes for California
- 13.0%
- free-lunch eligible
John M. Horner Middle has class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John M. Horner Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Fremont, CA.
School address
District: Fremont Unified · California
NCES ID 061440001670 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
John M. Horner Middle held near 1,585 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 63.0 → 62.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 061440001670 · Fremont, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,574 enr · 25.4:1 · 13.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: American High (2,618 students)
John M. Horner Middle held near 1,585 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE held 63.0 → 62.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
John M. Horner Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- American High
American High
2,618 students
- Irvington High
Irvington High
2,157 students
- Thornton Junio
Thornton Junior High
1,972 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High
1,957 students
- Mission San Jo
Mission San Jose High
1,794 students
- This school
John M. Horner Middle
1,574 students
What this shows John M. Horner Middle reports 1,574 students on the CCD universe file.
How John M. Horner Middle compares
John M. Horner 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 | 25.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.0% | ▼ 77% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,574 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.4:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,574
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in California - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,152
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
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 450 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 82.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
White 3.7%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.8, John M. Horner Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fremont Unified reports $15,152 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John M. Horner Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irvington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thornton Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mission San Jose High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John M. Horner Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,157
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,972
- Students per teacher
- 39.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,957
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,794
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Fremont
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Thornton Junior High
Standard public school
1,972 students 39.4:1 students per teacher
Centerville Junior High
Standard public school
1,495 students 35.6:1 students per teacher
William Hopkins Junior High
Standard public school
1,424 students 34.7:1 students per teacher
G. M. Walters Middle
Standard public school
1,149 students 22.1:1 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 (~1,574 students)
Frequently asked questions about John M. Horner Middle
How many students attend John M. Horner Middle?
John M. Horner Middle has 1,574 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fremont, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,562 (2022-23) → 1,585 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John M. Horner Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at John M. Horner Middle is 25.4:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John M. Horner Middle?
13.0% of students at John M. Horner Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John M. Horner Middle?
The largest demographic group at John M. Horner Middle is Asian at 82.5% of enrollment, in Fremont, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John M. Horner Middle?
John M. Horner Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 John M. Horner Middle rank among middle schools in Fremont?
By Resource Investment Index, John M. Horner Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Fremont, 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 Fremont on the city page.
What other schools are in Fremont Unified?
Besides John M. Horner Middle, Fremont Unified also operates American High (2,618 students), Irvington High (2,157 students), and Thornton Junior High (1,972 students). See the Fremont Unified district page for the complete list.