- Enrollment
- 1,295
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Alice, TX
Adams Middle
Federal NCES profile for Adams Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480780000091
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adams Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Alice · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 84.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Adams Middle has class sizes smaller than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adams Middle ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Alice, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-63 students YoY
Adams Middle shrank from 1,029 students in 2022-23 to 966 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 74.8 → 75.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-63 students YoY 480780000091 · Alice, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
933 enr · 12.6:1 · 84.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Alice H S (1,295 students)
Adams Middle shrank from 1,029 students in 2022-23 to 966 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE added 74.8 → 75.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Adams Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alice H S
Alice H S
1,295 students
- This school
Adams Middle
933 students
- Schallert El
Schallert El
592 students
- Noonan El
Noonan El
523 students
- Dubose El 483
Dubose El
483 students
- Saenz El 471
Saenz El
471 students
What this shows Adams Middle reports 933 students on the CCD universe file.
How Adams Middle compares
Adams 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.2% | ▲ 36% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 933 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
933
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in Texas - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.6%
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
$12,993
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
227
in-school suspensions + 244 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.6%
White 10.5%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.4, Adams Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alice Isd reports $12,993 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Adams Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Schallert El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Noonan El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dubose El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saenz El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adams Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~933 students)
Frequently asked questions about Adams Middle
How many students attend Adams Middle?
Adams Middle has 933 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Alice, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,029 (2022-23) → 966 (2023-24), down 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adams Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Adams Middle is 12.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Adams Middle?
84.2% of students at Adams Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adams Middle?
The largest demographic group at Adams Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment, in Alice, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adams Middle?
Adams Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Adams Middle rank among public schools in Alice?
By Resource Investment Index, Adams Middle ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Alice, 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 Alice on the city page.
What other schools are in Alice Isd?
Besides Adams Middle, Alice Isd also operates Alice H S (1,295 students), Schallert El (592 students), and Noonan El (523 students). See the Alice Isd district page for the complete list.