Enrollment
1,041
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dublin, CA
Wells Middle
Federal NCES profile for Wells Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060001909278
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wells Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 14
- public schools in Dublin · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.1:1
- students per teacher
- 13.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Wells Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wells Middle ranks #4 of 14 public schools in Dublin, CA.
School address
District: Dublin Unified · California
NCES ID 060001909278 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wells Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wells Middle
Wells Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Dublin, California, enrolling 1,041 students.
At 22.1:1, 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, 13.8% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the California average.
Enrollment of 1,041 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 535 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #212.
Its student body is led by Asian (45%) and White (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 260 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
14.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Dublin's middle schools, it stands alongside Eleanor Murray Fallon (1,683 students): Wells Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.1:1 vs 25.1:1).
Dublin Unified also operates Dublin High (2,771 students) and Eleanor Murray Fallon (1,683 students) alongside Wells 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 Wells Middle compares
Wells 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.8% | ▼ 75% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,041 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,041
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 54% in California - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.8%
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
$13,352
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 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
Asian 44.6%
White 21.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 10.7%
African American 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Wells Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dublin Unified, which includes Wells Middle.
$13,352
Per student
-19%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.7%
State 38.2%
Federal 4.2%
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 Wells Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Murray Fallon | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Creek | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J. M. Amador Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Dougherty Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wells Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,771
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,683
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar middle schools in Dublin
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 (~1,041 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wells Middle
How many students attend Wells Middle?
Wells Middle has 1,041 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dublin, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wells Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Wells Middle is 22.1:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wells Middle?
13.8% of students at Wells Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wells Middle?
The largest demographic group at Wells Middle is Asian at 44.6% of enrollment, in Dublin, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wells Middle?
Wells Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Wells Middle rank among public schools in Dublin?
By Resource Investment Index, Wells Middle ranks #4 of 14 public schools in Dublin, 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 Dublin on the city page.
Is Wells Middle a good school?
Wells Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Dublin Unified?
Besides Wells Middle, Dublin Unified also operates Dublin High (2,771 students), Eleanor Murray Fallon (1,683 students), and Cottonwood Creek (1,023 students). See the Dublin Unified district page for the complete list.
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