Enrollment
970
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Andrews, TX
Andrews Middle
Federal NCES profile for Andrews 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 480828000195
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Andrews Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Andrews · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Andrews Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Andrews Middle ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Andrews, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Andrews Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Andrews Middle
Andrews Middle is a large middle school in Andrews, Texas, enrolling 970 students.
At 14.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 970 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 909 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #613.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and White (26%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 490 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 241 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 970 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Andrews Isd also operates Andrews H S (1,193 students) and Clearfork El (721 students) alongside Andrews 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 Andrews Middle compares
Andrews 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▼ 27% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 970 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
970
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Texas - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$11,914
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 490 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
179
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.8 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
Hispanic or Latino 70.6%
White 26.4%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, Andrews Middle is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Andrews Isd, which includes Andrews Middle.
$11,914
Per student
-13%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.3%
State 9.5%
Federal 12.2%
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 Andrews Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrews H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clearfork El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Devonian El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Underwood El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andrews Education Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Andrews Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 38
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~970 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Andrews Middle
How many students attend Andrews Middle?
Andrews Middle has 970 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Andrews, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Andrews Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Andrews Middle is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Andrews Middle?
45.3% of students at Andrews Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Andrews Middle?
The largest demographic group at Andrews Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 70.6% of enrollment, in Andrews, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Andrews Middle?
Andrews 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 Andrews Middle rank among public schools in Andrews?
By Resource Investment Index, Andrews Middle ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Andrews, 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 Andrews on the city page.
Is Andrews Middle a good school?
Andrews Middle earns 39/100 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 Andrews Isd?
Besides Andrews Middle, Andrews Isd also operates Andrews H S (1,193 students), Clearfork El (721 students), and Devonian El (649 students). See the Andrews Isd district page for the complete list.
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