- Enrollment
- 2,771
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+59 students YoY
Wells Middle grew from 963 students in 2022-23 to 1,022 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 47.4 → 44.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+59 students YoY 060001909278 · Dublin, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,041 enr · 22.1:1 · 13.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Dublin High (2,771 students)
Wells Middle grew from 963 students in 2022-23 to 1,022 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 47.4 → 44.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Wells Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dublin High
Dublin High
2,771 students
- Eleanor Murray
Eleanor Murray Fallon
1,683 students
- This school 1,041
Wells Middle
1,041 students
- Cottonwood Cre 1,023
Cottonwood Creek
1,023 students
- J. M. Amador E 909
J. M. Amador Elementary
909 students
- James Doughert 856
James Dougherty Elementary
856 students
What this shows Wells Middle reports 1,041 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wells Middle compares
Wells Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.1:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$15,177
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
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.
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
District finance for Dublin Unified reports $15,177 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~1,041 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 963 (2022-23) → 1,022 (2023-24), up 59.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.