- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Anthony, TX
Anthony Middle
Federal NCES profile for Anthony Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480843008550
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anthony Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Anthony · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 75.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Anthony Middle has class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anthony Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Anthony, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Anthony Middle shrank from 198 students in 2022-23 to 183 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.6 → 13.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 480843008550 · Anthony, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
170 enr · 12.1:1 · 75.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Anthony El (312 students)
Anthony Middle shrank from 198 students in 2022-23 to 183 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 14.6 → 13.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Anthony Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Anthony El
Anthony El
312 students
- Anthony H S
Anthony H S
243 students
- This school
Anthony Middle
170 students
What this shows Anthony Middle reports 170 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anthony Middle compares
Anthony 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.3% | ▲ 22% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 170 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
170
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Texas - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$15,305
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 170 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.4%
White 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.2, Anthony Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anthony Isd reports $15,305 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Anthony Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anthony H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anthony Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~170 students)
Frequently asked questions about Anthony Middle
How many students attend Anthony Middle?
Anthony Middle has 170 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Anthony, TX. CCD year-over-year: 198 (2022-23) → 183 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anthony Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Anthony Middle is 12.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 23% 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 Anthony Middle?
75.3% of students at Anthony Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anthony Middle?
The largest demographic group at Anthony Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 99.4% of enrollment, in Anthony, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anthony Middle?
Anthony Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Anthony Middle rank among public schools in Anthony?
By Resource Investment Index, Anthony Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Anthony, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Anthony Isd?
Besides Anthony Middle, Anthony Isd also operates Anthony El (312 students) and Anthony H S (243 students). See the Anthony Isd district page for the complete list.