Enrollment
1,129
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pleasanton, CA
Thomas S. Hart Middle
Federal NCES profile for Thomas S. Hart Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060002008444
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas S. Hart Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Pleasanton · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.6:1
- students per teacher
- 5.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas S. Hart Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas S. Hart Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Pleasanton, CA.
School address
District: Pleasanton Unified · California
NCES ID 060002008444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-91% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomas S. Hart Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thomas S. Hart Middle
Thomas S. Hart Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Pleasanton, California, enrolling 1,129 students.
At 22.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.0% free-meal eligibility runs 91% below the California average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,129 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 255 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (65%) and White (19%) (diversity index 53/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Pleasanton's middle schools, it stands alongside Harvest Park Middle (1,015 students): Thomas S. Hart Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.6:1 vs 23.1:1).
Pleasanton Unified also operates Amador Valley High (2,583 students) and Foothill High (2,169 students) alongside Thomas S. Hart 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 Thomas S. Hart Middle compares
Thomas S. Hart 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 | 22.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.0% | ▼ 91% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,129 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,129
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% 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
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,686
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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
Asian 65.0%
White 19.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Thomas S. Hart Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pleasanton Unified, which includes Thomas S. Hart Middle.
$14,686
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.8%
State 50.6%
Federal 4.7%
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 Thomas S. Hart Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amador Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foothill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harvest Park Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasanton Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Donlon Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas S. Hart Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,583
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,015
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar middle schools in Pleasanton
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 (~1,129 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Thomas S. Hart Middle
How many students attend Thomas S. Hart Middle?
Thomas S. Hart Middle has 1,129 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pleasanton, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas S. Hart Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas S. Hart Middle is 22.6:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas S. Hart Middle?
5.0% of students at Thomas S. Hart Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas S. Hart Middle?
The largest demographic group at Thomas S. Hart Middle is Asian at 65.0% of enrollment, in Pleasanton, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas S. Hart Middle?
Thomas S. Hart Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thomas S. Hart Middle rank among middle schools in Pleasanton?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas S. Hart Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Pleasanton, 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 Pleasanton on the city page.
Is Thomas S. Hart Middle a good school?
Thomas S. Hart Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Pleasanton Unified?
Besides Thomas S. Hart Middle, Pleasanton Unified also operates Amador Valley High (2,583 students), Foothill High (2,169 students), and Harvest Park Middle (1,015 students). See the Pleasanton Unified district page for the complete list.
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