- Enrollment
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hollister, CA
Maze Middle
Federal NCES profile for Maze Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061734003760
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maze Middle earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #11 of 18
- public schools in Hollister · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.2:1
- students per teacher
- 52.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Maze Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maze Middle ranks #11 of 18 public schools in Hollister, CA.
School address
District: Hollister · California
NCES ID 061734003760 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Maze Middle shrank from 452 students in 2022-23 to 420 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.4 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 061734003760 · Hollister, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
580 enr · 23.2:1 · 52.4% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Hollister Dual Language Academy (858 students)
Maze Middle shrank from 452 students in 2022-23 to 420 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 25.4 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Maze Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hollister Dual
Hollister Dual Language Academy
858 students
- Ladd Lane Elem
Ladd Lane Elementary
767 students
- Rancho Santana
Rancho Santana
678 students
- Rancho San Jus
Rancho San Justo
653 students
- Sunnyslope Ele
Sunnyslope Elementary
602 students
- This school
Maze Middle
580 students
What this shows Maze Middle reports 580 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maze Middle compares
Maze 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 | 23.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.4% | ▼ 6% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 580 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
580
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 64% in California - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
47.8%
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
$14,616
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 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.0%
White 9.8%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.9%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.3, Maze Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Hollister reports $14,616 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Maze Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollister Dual Language Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ladd Lane Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rancho Santana | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rancho San Justo | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunnyslope Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maze Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar middle schools in Hollister
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~580 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maze Middle
How many students attend Maze Middle?
Maze Middle has 580 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hollister, CA. CCD year-over-year: 452 (2022-23) → 420 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maze Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Maze Middle is 23.2:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maze Middle?
52.4% of students at Maze Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maze Middle?
The largest demographic group at Maze Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 84.0% of enrollment, in Hollister, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maze Middle?
Maze Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Maze Middle rank among public schools in Hollister?
By Resource Investment Index, Maze Middle ranks #11 of 18 public schools in Hollister, 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 Hollister on the city page.
What other schools are in Hollister?
Besides Maze Middle, Hollister also operates Hollister Dual Language Academy (858 students), Ladd Lane Elementary (767 students), and Rancho Santana (678 students). See the Hollister district page for the complete list.