At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
596
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
44%-20.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
24.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Hercules Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Hercules, California. The school enrolls 596 students. It is part of the West Contra Costa 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
24.8:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictWest Contra Costa Unified
County6013
CityHercules
ZIP94547
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID063255010757
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment596
White4.9%
Hispanic / Latino25.9%
Black / African American15.9%
Asian43.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
Two or More Races8.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
4.9%
Hispanic
25.9%
Black
15.9%
Asian
43.6%
Two+
8.5%
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.