- Enrollment
- 2,215
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Granbury, TX
Acton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Acton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482139004811
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Acton Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 12
- public schools in Granbury · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 38.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Acton Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Acton Middle ranks #2 of 12 public schools in Granbury, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-64 students YoY
Acton Middle shrank from 981 students in 2022-23 to 917 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 64.2 → 65.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-64 students YoY 482139004811 · Granbury, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
938 enr · 14.7:1 · 38.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Granbury H S (2,215 students)
Acton Middle shrank from 981 students in 2022-23 to 917 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE added 64.2 → 65.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Acton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granbury H S
Granbury H S
2,215 students
- This school
Acton Middle
938 students
- Granbury Middl
Granbury Middle
890 students
- Acton El 841
Acton El
841 students
- Mambrino Schoo 799
Mambrino School
799 students
- John and Lynn 751
John and Lynn Brawner El
751 students
What this shows Acton Middle reports 938 students on the CCD universe file.
How Acton Middle compares
Acton Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.4% | ▼ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 938 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
938
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Texas - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$10,649
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
107
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 71.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 71.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.4, Acton Middle is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Granbury Isd reports $10,649 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Acton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granbury H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Granbury Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Acton El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mambrino School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John and Lynn Brawner El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Acton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~938 students)
Frequently asked questions about Acton Middle
How many students attend Acton Middle?
Acton Middle has 938 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Granbury, TX. CCD year-over-year: 981 (2022-23) → 917 (2023-24), down 64.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Acton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Acton Middle is 14.7:1, which is 0% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Acton Middle?
38.4% of students at Acton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Acton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Acton Middle is White at 71.7% of enrollment, in Granbury, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Acton Middle?
Acton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Acton Middle rank among public schools in Granbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Acton Middle ranks #2 of 12 public schools in Granbury, 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 Granbury on the city page.
What other schools are in Granbury Isd?
Besides Acton Middle, Granbury Isd also operates Granbury H S (2,215 students), Granbury Middle (890 students), and Acton El (841 students). See the Granbury Isd district page for the complete list.