- Enrollment
- 2,405
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hesperia, CA
Ranchero Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ranchero Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060001409676
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ranchero Middle earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Hesperia · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- students per teacher
- 56.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ranchero Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ranchero Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Hesperia, CA.
School address
District: Hesperia Unified · California
NCES ID 060001409676 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Ranchero Middle held near 1,149 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 51.5 → 51.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 060001409676 · Hesperia, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,140 enr · 22.4:1 · 56.9% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Hesperia High (2,405 students)
Ranchero Middle held near 1,149 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 51.5 → 51.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ranchero Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hesperia High
Hesperia High
2,405 students
- Oak Hills High
Oak Hills High
2,370 students
- Sultana High
Sultana High
2,098 students
- Hesperia Junio
Hesperia Junior High
1,228 students
- This school
Ranchero Middle
1,140 students
- Cedar Middle
Cedar Middle
1,061 students
What this shows Ranchero Middle reports 1,140 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ranchero Middle compares
Ranchero 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.9% | ▲ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,140 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,140
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 57% in California - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.9%
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
$15,560
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 195 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.2%
White 18.6%
African American 5.7%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Ranchero Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Hesperia Unified reports $15,560 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ranchero Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hesperia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Hills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sultana High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hesperia Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ranchero Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,098
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,228
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar middle schools in Hesperia
2 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 (~1,140 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ranchero Middle
How many students attend Ranchero Middle?
Ranchero Middle has 1,140 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hesperia, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,160 (2022-23) → 1,149 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ranchero Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ranchero Middle is 22.4:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ranchero Middle?
56.9% of students at Ranchero Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ranchero Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ranchero Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 73.2% of enrollment, in Hesperia, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ranchero Middle?
Ranchero Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 Ranchero Middle rank among middle schools in Hesperia?
By Resource Investment Index, Ranchero Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Hesperia, 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 Hesperia on the city page.
What other schools are in Hesperia Unified?
Besides Ranchero Middle, Hesperia Unified also operates Hesperia High (2,405 students), Oak Hills High (2,370 students), and Sultana High (2,098 students). See the Hesperia Unified district page for the complete list.