- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Bernardino, CA
Richardson Prep Hi Middle
Federal NCES profile for Richardson Prep Hi Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063417005380
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richardson Prep Hi Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 9
- middle schools in San Bernardino · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.3:1
- students per teacher
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Richardson Prep Hi Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richardson Prep Hi Middle ranks #3 of 9 middle schools in San Bernardino, CA.
School address
District: San Bernardino City Unified · California
NCES ID 063417005380 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Richardson Prep Hi Middle held near 595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 063417005380 · San Bernardino, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
583 enr · 23.3:1 · 68.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Cajon High (2,748 students)
Richardson Prep Hi Middle held near 595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 27.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Richardson Prep Hi Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cajon High
Cajon High
2,748 students
- Arroyo Valley
Arroyo Valley High
2,692 students
- Indian Springs
Indian Springs High
1,810 students
- San Bernardino
San Bernardino High
1,440 students
- San Gorgonio H
San Gorgonio High
1,431 students
- This school 583
Richardson Prep Hi Middle
583 students
What this shows Richardson Prep Hi Middle reports 583 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richardson Prep Hi Middle compares
Richardson Prep Hi 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 | 23.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
583
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in California - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$21,009
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 583 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.2%
African American 4.8%
White 4.5%
Asian 3.3%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.8, Richardson Prep Hi Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Bernardino City Unified reports $21,009 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richardson Prep Hi Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cajon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arroyo Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Springs High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Bernardino High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Gorgonio High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richardson Prep Hi Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,692
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,810
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,431
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in San Bernardino
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Cesar E. Chavez Middle
Standard public school
1,107 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Arrowview Middle
Standard public school
917 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Golden Valley Middle
Standard public school
742 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Shandin Hills Middle
Standard public school
709 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Curtis Middle
Standard public school
679 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Del Vallejo Middle
Standard public school
642 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~583 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richardson Prep Hi Middle
How many students attend Richardson Prep Hi Middle?
Richardson Prep Hi Middle has 583 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Bernardino, CA. CCD year-over-year: 602 (2022-23) → 595 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richardson Prep Hi Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Richardson Prep Hi Middle is 23.3:1, 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 Richardson Prep Hi Middle?
68.8% of students at Richardson Prep Hi Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richardson Prep Hi Middle?
The largest demographic group at Richardson Prep Hi Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 85.2% of enrollment, in San Bernardino, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richardson Prep Hi Middle?
Richardson Prep Hi Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Richardson Prep Hi Middle rank among middle schools in San Bernardino?
By Resource Investment Index, Richardson Prep Hi Middle ranks #3 of 9 middle schools in San Bernardino, 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 San Bernardino on the city page.
What other schools are in San Bernardino City Unified?
Besides Richardson Prep Hi Middle, San Bernardino City Unified also operates Cajon High (2,748 students), Arroyo Valley High (2,692 students), and Indian Springs High (1,810 students). See the San Bernardino City Unified district page for the complete list.