Enrollment
876
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Livermore, CA
William Mendenhall Middle
Federal NCES profile for William Mendenhall Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062211002636
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Mendenhall Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Livermore · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.7:1
- students per teacher
- 15.4%
- free-lunch eligible
William Mendenhall Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Mendenhall Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Livermore, CA.
School address
District: Livermore Valley Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 062211002636 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William Mendenhall Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at William Mendenhall Middle
William Mendenhall Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Livermore, California, enrolling 876 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.7:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.4% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the California average.
Enrollment of 876 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 848 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #418.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Asian (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 876 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Livermore's middle schools, it stands alongside Andrew N. Christensen Middle (592 students): William Mendenhall Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.7:1 vs 21.1:1).
Livermore Valley Joint Unified also operates Granada High (2,156 students) and Livermore High (1,827 students) alongside William Mendenhall 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 William Mendenhall Middle compares
William Mendenhall 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 | 23.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.4% | ▼ 72% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 876 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
876
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in California - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.4%
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
$14,132
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 876 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 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 47.5%
Asian 23.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
Two or More 9.6%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, William Mendenhall Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Livermore Valley Joint Unified, which includes William Mendenhall Middle.
$14,132
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.7%
State 38.6%
Federal 7.7%
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 William Mendenhall Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granada High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Livermore High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Junction K-8 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joe Michell | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Mendenhall Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,156
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,827
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Livermore
2 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 (~876 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about William Mendenhall Middle
How many students attend William Mendenhall Middle?
William Mendenhall Middle has 876 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Livermore, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Mendenhall Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at William Mendenhall Middle is 23.7:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William Mendenhall Middle?
15.4% of students at William Mendenhall Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Mendenhall Middle?
The largest demographic group at William Mendenhall Middle is White at 47.5% of enrollment, in Livermore, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Mendenhall Middle?
William Mendenhall Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 William Mendenhall Middle rank among middle schools in Livermore?
By Resource Investment Index, William Mendenhall Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Livermore, 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 Livermore on the city page.
Is William Mendenhall Middle a good school?
William Mendenhall Middle earns 36/100 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 Livermore Valley Joint Unified?
Besides William Mendenhall Middle, Livermore Valley Joint Unified also operates Granada High (2,156 students), Livermore High (1,827 students), and Junction K-8 (801 students). See the Livermore Valley Joint Unified district page for the complete list.
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