Enrollment
778
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Los Gatos, CA
Rolling Hills Middle
Federal NCES profile for Rolling Hills 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 060720000674Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rolling Hills Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Los Gatos · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- small classes for California
- 17.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Rolling Hills Middle has class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rolling Hills Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Los Gatos, CA.
School address
District: Campbell Union · California
NCES ID 060720000674 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rolling Hills Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rolling Hills Middle
Rolling Hills Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter middle school in Los Gatos, California, enrolling 778 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.3% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the California average.
Enrollment of 778 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,067 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #493.
Its student body is led by White (32%) and Asian (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 389 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Los Gatos's middle schools, it stands alongside Raymond J. Fisher Middle (1,015 students): Rolling Hills Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19:1 vs 17.8:1).
Campbell Union also operates Campbell School of Innovation (815 students) and Monroe Middle (677 students) alongside Rolling Hills Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rolling Hills Middle compares
Rolling Hills Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.3% | ▼ 69% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 778 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
778
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in California - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.7%
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
$16,592
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 31.6%
Asian 29.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.0%
Two or More 10.7%
African American 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 31.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.1, Rolling Hills Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Campbell Union, which includes Rolling Hills Middle.
$16,592
Per student
+1%
vs California
Avg $16,509
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.7%
State 21.9%
Federal 8.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Rolling Hills Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell School of Innovation | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monroe Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sherman Oaks Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Hill Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lynhaven Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rolling Hills Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar middle schools in Los Gatos
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~778 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Rolling Hills Middle
How many students attend Rolling Hills Middle?
Rolling Hills Middle has 778 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Los Gatos, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rolling Hills Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rolling Hills Middle is 19:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rolling Hills Middle?
17.3% of students at Rolling Hills Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rolling Hills Middle?
The largest demographic group at Rolling Hills Middle is White at 31.6% of enrollment, in Los Gatos, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rolling Hills Middle?
Rolling Hills Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rolling Hills Middle rank among middle schools in Los Gatos?
By Resource Investment Index, Rolling Hills Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Los Gatos, 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 Los Gatos on the city page.
Is Rolling Hills Middle a good school?
Rolling Hills Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Campbell Union?
Besides Rolling Hills Middle, Campbell Union also operates Campbell School of Innovation (815 students), Monroe Middle (677 students), and Sherman Oaks Elementary (524 students). See the Campbell Union district page for the complete list.
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