- Enrollment
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Lewis H. Britton Middle held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 062583003871 · Morgan Hill, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
637 enr · 24.5:1 · 41.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Ann Sobrato High (1,511 students)
Lewis H. Britton Middle held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lewis H. Britton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ann Sobrato Hi
Ann Sobrato High
1,511 students
- Live Oak High
Live Oak High
1,101 students
- Jackson Academ
Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm)
690 students
- Nordstrom Elem
Nordstrom Elementary
645 students
- San Martin Gwi
San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy
643 students
- This school
Lewis H. Britton Middle
637 students
What this shows Lewis H. Britton Middle reports 637 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewis H. Britton Middle compares
Lewis H. Britton 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,041
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
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.
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
District finance for Morgan Hill Unified reports $16,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,101
- 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
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 (~637 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 604 (2022-23) → 613 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.