Overview
Ranchero Middle is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Hesperia, California. The school enrolls 1,140 students. It is part of the Hesperia Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
22.4:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
81% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictHesperia Unified
County6071
CityHesperia
ZIP92345
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060001409676
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,140
White0.7%
Hispanic / Latino66.4%
Black / African American1.2%
Asian6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native24.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races1.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %81%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)