Enrollment
146
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Grass Valley, CA
Union Hill Middle
Federal NCES profile for Union Hill Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 064038013728
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 84
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Hill Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 20
- public schools in Grass Valley · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- students per teacher
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Hill Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Hill Middle ranks #4 of 20 public schools in Grass Valley, CA.
School address
District: Union Hill Elementary · California
NCES ID 064038013728 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Union Hill Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Union Hill Middle
Union Hill Middle is a small middle school in Grass Valley, California, enrolling 146 students.
At 20.9:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 146 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 242 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #114.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Two or More (14%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 81 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Union Hill Elementary spends $11,948 per pupil, 28% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Grass Valley's middle schools, it stands alongside Magnolia Intermediate (410 students): Union Hill Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.9:1 vs 22.8:1).
Its district, Union Hill Elementary, also runs Union Hill Elementary (542 students).
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 Union Hill Middle compares
Union Hill 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 | 20.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▼ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 146 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
146
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.3%
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
$11,948
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 81 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 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 72.6%
Two or More 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Union Hill Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Union Hill Elementary, which includes Union Hill Middle.
$11,948
Per student
-28%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.6%
State 61.6%
Federal 6.9%
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 Union Hill Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Hill Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union Hill Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar middle schools in Grass Valley
1 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 (~146 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Union Hill Middle
How many students attend Union Hill Middle?
Union Hill Middle has 146 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Grass Valley, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Hill Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Hill Middle is 20.9:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 33% 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 Union Hill Middle?
36.9% of students at Union Hill Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Hill Middle?
The largest demographic group at Union Hill Middle is White at 72.6% of enrollment, in Grass Valley, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Hill Middle?
Union Hill Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Union Hill Middle rank among public schools in Grass Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Hill Middle ranks #4 of 20 public schools in Grass Valley, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Grass Valley on the city page.
Is Union Hill Middle a good school?
Union Hill Middle earns 35/100 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 Union Hill Elementary?
Besides Union Hill Middle, Union Hill Elementary also operates Union Hill Elementary (542 students). See the Union Hill Elementary district page for the complete list.
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