Enrollment
637
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Morgan Hill, CA
Lewis H. Britton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lewis H. Britton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062583003871
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis H. Britton Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools.
- #6 of 12
- public schools in Morgan Hill · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.5:1
- large classes for California
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewis H. Britton Middle has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis H. Britton Middle ranks #6 of 12 public schools in Morgan Hill, CA.
School address
District: Morgan Hill Unified · California
NCES ID 062583003871 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lewis H. Britton Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lewis H. Britton Middle
Lewis H. Britton Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Morgan Hill, California, enrolling 637 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.5:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 637 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,370 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #667.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and White (22%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 425 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Morgan Hill Unified spends $13,208 per pupil, 20% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Morgan Hill Unified also operates Ann Sobrato High (1,511 students) and Live Oak High (1,101 students) alongside Lewis H. Britton 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 Lewis H. Britton Middle compares
Lewis H. Britton 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 | 24.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▼ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 637 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
637
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
29.8%
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
$13,208
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 61.7%
White 21.5%
Asian 7.8%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Lewis H. Britton Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Morgan Hill Unified, which includes Lewis H. Britton Middle.
$13,208
Per student
-20%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.2%
State 35.2%
Federal 8.6%
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 Lewis H. Britton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Sobrato High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Live Oak High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm) | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nordstrom Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewis H. Britton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 28.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
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 (~637 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lewis H. Britton Middle
How many students attend Lewis H. Britton Middle?
Lewis H. Britton Middle has 637 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Morgan Hill, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis H. Britton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis H. Britton Middle is 24.5:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lewis H. Britton Middle?
41.7% of students at Lewis H. Britton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewis H. Britton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lewis H. Britton Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 61.7% of enrollment, in Morgan Hill, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis H. Britton Middle?
Lewis H. Britton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Lewis H. Britton Middle rank among public schools in Morgan Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis H. Britton Middle ranks #6 of 12 public schools in Morgan Hill, 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 Morgan Hill on the city page.
Is Lewis H. Britton Middle a good school?
Lewis H. Britton Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of 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 Morgan Hill Unified?
Besides Lewis H. Britton Middle, Morgan Hill Unified also operates Ann Sobrato High (1,511 students), Live Oak High (1,101 students), and Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm) (690 students). See the Morgan Hill Unified district page for the complete list.
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