- Enrollment
- 2,870
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kyle, TX
Armando Chapa Middle
Federal NCES profile for Armando Chapa Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480001010804
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Armando Chapa Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Kyle · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 50.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Armando Chapa Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Armando Chapa Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Kyle, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Armando Chapa Middle held near 672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.1 → 48.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 480001010804 · Kyle, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
724 enr · 15.1:1 · 50.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Moe and Gene Johnson H S (2,870 students)
Armando Chapa Middle held near 672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.1 → 48.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Armando Chapa Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moe and Gene J
Moe and Gene Johnson H S
2,870 students
- Jack C Hays H
Jack C Hays H S
2,304 students
- Lehman H S
Lehman H S
2,128 students
- Dr T C Mccormi
Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle
1,198 students
- Camino Real El 962
Camino Real El
962 students
- This school 724
Armando Chapa Middle
724 students
What this shows Armando Chapa Middle reports 724 students on the CCD universe file.
How Armando Chapa Middle compares
Armando Chapa Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.1% | ▼ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 724 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
724
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Texas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.2%
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
$11,289
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
94
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 39 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.5%
White 17.7%
African American 5.5%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Armando Chapa Middle is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hays Cisd reports $11,289 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Armando Chapa Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moe and Gene Johnson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jack C Hays H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lehman H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camino Real El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Armando Chapa Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,304
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,128
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,198
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~724 students)
Frequently asked questions about Armando Chapa Middle
How many students attend Armando Chapa Middle?
Armando Chapa Middle has 724 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kyle, TX. CCD year-over-year: 668 (2022-23) → 672 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Armando Chapa Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Armando Chapa Middle is 15.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Armando Chapa Middle?
50.1% of students at Armando Chapa Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Armando Chapa Middle?
The largest demographic group at Armando Chapa Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 72.5% of enrollment, in Kyle, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Armando Chapa Middle?
Armando Chapa Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Armando Chapa Middle rank among middle schools in Kyle?
By Resource Investment Index, Armando Chapa Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Kyle, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Kyle on the city page.
What other schools are in Hays Cisd?
Besides Armando Chapa Middle, Hays Cisd also operates Moe and Gene Johnson H S (2,870 students), Jack C Hays H S (2,304 students), and Lehman H S (2,128 students). See the Hays Cisd district page for the complete list.