Enrollment
601
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fairfax, CA
White Hill Middle
Federal NCES profile for White Hill Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060000608774
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Hill Middle earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Fairfax · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- small classes for California
- 10.6%
- free-lunch eligible
White Hill Middle has class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White Hill Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fairfax, CA.
School address
District: Ross Valley Elementary · California
NCES ID 060000608774 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How White Hill Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at White Hill Middle
White Hill Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Fairfax, California, enrolling 601 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.6% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the California average.
Enrollment of 601 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 945 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #719, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 601 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Ross Valley Elementary also operates Wade Thomas Elementary (292 students) and Brookside Elementary (278 students) alongside White Hill 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 White Hill Middle compares
White 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.6% | ▼ 81% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 601 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
601
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 17% in California - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,466
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 601 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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 69.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 10.7%
Asian 3.2%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, White Hill Middle is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ross Valley Elementary, which includes White Hill Middle.
$14,466
Per student
-12%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.5%
State 35.2%
Federal 2.2%
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 White Hill Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wade Thomas Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brookside Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hidden Valley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manor Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White Hill Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~601 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about White Hill Middle
How many students attend White Hill Middle?
White Hill Middle has 601 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fairfax, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Hill Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at White Hill Middle is 17.2:1, which is 20% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 10% 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 White Hill Middle?
10.6% of students at White Hill Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White Hill Middle?
The largest demographic group at White Hill Middle is White at 69.8% of enrollment, in Fairfax, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Hill Middle?
White Hill Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 White Hill Middle rank among public schools in Fairfax?
By Resource Investment Index, White Hill Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fairfax, 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 Fairfax on the city page.
Is White Hill Middle a good school?
White Hill Middle earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of 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 Ross Valley Elementary?
Besides White Hill Middle, Ross Valley Elementary also operates Wade Thomas Elementary (292 students), Brookside Elementary (278 students), and Hidden Valley Elementary (274 students). See the Ross Valley Elementary district page for the complete list.
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