- Enrollment
- 2,414
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hemet, CA
Rancho Viejo Middle
Federal NCES profile for Rancho Viejo Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 8/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061692012275
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rancho Viejo Middle earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of California schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Hemet · Resource Index
- 8
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.2:1
- large classes for California
- 74.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Rancho Viejo Middle has class sizes larger than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rancho Viejo Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Hemet, CA.
School address
District: Hemet Unified · California
NCES ID 061692012275 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Rancho Viejo Middle held near 999 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.4 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 061692012275 · Hemet, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,040 enr · 24.2:1 · 74.3% lunch · RII 8
Nearest enrollment peer: Hemet High (2,414 students)
Rancho Viejo Middle held near 999 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.4 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Rancho Viejo Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hemet High
Hemet High
2,414 students
- West Valley Hi
West Valley High
1,857 students
- Tahquitz High
Tahquitz High
1,761 students
- Diamond Valley
Diamond Valley Middle
1,123 students
- Dartmouth Midd
Dartmouth Middle
1,113 students
- This school
Rancho Viejo Middle
1,040 students
What this shows Rancho Viejo Middle reports 1,040 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rancho Viejo Middle compares
Rancho Viejo 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 | 24.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.3% | ▲ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,040 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.2:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,040
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
24.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 73% in California - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
44.7%
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
$18,743
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 520 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
134
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.1%
White 12.0%
African American 9.5%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Rancho Viejo Middle is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Hemet Unified reports $18,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rancho Viejo Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemet High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tahquitz High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Diamond Valley Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dartmouth Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rancho Viejo Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,857
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,761
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Similar middle schools in Hemet
3 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 (~1,040 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rancho Viejo Middle
How many students attend Rancho Viejo Middle?
Rancho Viejo Middle has 1,040 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hemet, CA. CCD year-over-year: 975 (2022-23) → 999 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rancho Viejo Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rancho Viejo Middle is 24.2:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rancho Viejo Middle?
74.3% of students at Rancho Viejo Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rancho Viejo Middle?
The largest demographic group at Rancho Viejo Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 72.1% of enrollment, in Hemet, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rancho Viejo Middle?
Rancho Viejo Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 8/100 (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 Rancho Viejo Middle rank among middle schools in Hemet?
By Resource Investment Index, Rancho Viejo Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Hemet, 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 Hemet on the city page.
What other schools are in Hemet Unified?
Besides Rancho Viejo Middle, Hemet Unified also operates Hemet High (2,414 students), West Valley High (1,857 students), and Tahquitz High (1,761 students). See the Hemet Unified district page for the complete list.