Enrollment
1,049
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Aledo, TX
Aledo Middle
Federal NCES profile for Aledo Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480778000090
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aledo Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Aledo · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 10.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Aledo Middle has class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aledo Middle ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Aledo, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aledo Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aledo Middle
Aledo Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Aledo, Texas, enrolling 1,049 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.4% free-meal eligibility runs 83% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,049 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 408 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #358, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 525 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Aledo Isd spends $10,331 per pupil, 24% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Aledo Isd also operates Aledo H S (1,730 students) and Mcanally Middle (898 students) alongside Aledo 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 Aledo Middle compares
Aledo 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.4% | ▼ 83% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,049 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,049
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in Texas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,331
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 525 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
87
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 73.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Aledo Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aledo Isd, which includes Aledo Middle.
$10,331
Per student
-24%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.2%
State 21.9%
Federal 8.0%
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 Aledo Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aledo H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcanally Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Annetta El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vandagriff El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aledo Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,730
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- 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 (~1,049 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Aledo Middle
How many students attend Aledo Middle?
Aledo Middle has 1,049 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Aledo, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aledo Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Aledo Middle is 17.5:1, which is 19% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aledo Middle?
10.4% of students at Aledo Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aledo Middle?
The largest demographic group at Aledo Middle is White at 73.5% of enrollment, in Aledo, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aledo Middle?
Aledo Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Aledo Middle rank among public schools in Aledo?
By Resource Investment Index, Aledo Middle ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Aledo, 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 Aledo on the city page.
Is Aledo Middle a good school?
Aledo Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. 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 Aledo Isd?
Besides Aledo Middle, Aledo Isd also operates Aledo H S (1,730 students), Mcanally Middle (898 students), and Annetta El (689 students). See the Aledo Isd district page for the complete list.
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