Enrollment
382
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Aransas Pass, TX
A C Blunt Middle
Federal NCES profile for A C Blunt 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 480858000225
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A C Blunt Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Aransas Pass · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 62.8%
- free-lunch eligible
A C Blunt Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A C Blunt Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Aransas Pass, TX.
School address
District: Aransas Pass Isd · Texas
NCES ID 480858000225 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How A C Blunt Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at A C Blunt Middle
A C Blunt Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Aransas Pass, Texas, enrolling 382 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.8% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 382 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,218 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #976, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and White (28%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 382 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Aransas Pass Isd also operates H T Faulk El (432 students) and Aransas Pass H S (431 students) alongside A C Blunt 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 A C Blunt Middle compares
A C Blunt Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.8% | ▲ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Texas - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,951
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 67.3%
White 28.0%
African American 2.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, A C Blunt Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aransas Pass Isd, which includes A C Blunt Middle.
$12,951
Per student
-5%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.8%
State 30.8%
Federal 27.4%
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 A C Blunt Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| H T Faulk El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aransas Pass H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charlie Marshall El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A C Blunt Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~382 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about A C Blunt Middle
How many students attend A C Blunt Middle?
A C Blunt Middle has 382 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Aransas Pass, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A C Blunt Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at A C Blunt Middle is 15.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at A C Blunt Middle?
62.8% of students at A C Blunt Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A C Blunt Middle?
The largest demographic group at A C Blunt Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 67.3% of enrollment, in Aransas Pass, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A C Blunt Middle?
A C Blunt Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 A C Blunt Middle rank among public schools in Aransas Pass?
By Resource Investment Index, A C Blunt Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Aransas Pass, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Aransas Pass on the city page.
Is A C Blunt Middle a good school?
A C Blunt Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 Aransas Pass Isd?
Besides A C Blunt Middle, Aransas Pass Isd also operates H T Faulk El (432 students), Aransas Pass H S (431 students), and Charlie Marshall El (379 students). See the Aransas Pass Isd district page for the complete list.
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