- Enrollment
- 2,583
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Thomas S. Hart Middle held near 1,165 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.3 → 51.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 060002008444 · Pleasanton, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,129 enr · 22.6:1 · 5.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Amador Valley High (2,583 students)
Thomas S. Hart Middle held near 1,165 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.3 → 51.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Thomas S. Hart Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Amador Valley
Amador Valley High
2,583 students
- Foothill High
Foothill High
2,169 students
- This school
Thomas S. Hart Middle
1,129 students
- Harvest Park M 1,015
Harvest Park Middle
1,015 students
- Pleasanton Mid 944
Pleasanton Middle
944 students
- Donlon Element 700
Donlon Elementary
700 students
What this shows Thomas S. Hart Middle reports 1,129 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas S. Hart Middle compares
Thomas S. Hart 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 | 22.6:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$16,170
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
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.
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
District finance for Pleasanton Unified reports $16,170 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,169
- 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.
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 (~1,129 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,158 (2022-23) → 1,165 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.