Enrollment
983
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bryan, TX
Arthur L Davila Middle
Federal NCES profile for Arthur L Davila Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481179011155
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arthur L Davila Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #15 of 28
- public schools in Bryan · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 81.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Arthur L Davila Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arthur L Davila Middle ranks #15 of 28 public schools in Bryan, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arthur L Davila Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arthur L Davila Middle
Arthur L Davila Middle is a high-poverty, large middle school in Bryan, Texas, enrolling 983 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 983 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,179 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #227.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 328 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 543 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 983 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Bryan Isd also operates Travis B Bryan H S (2,426 students) and James Earl Rudder H S (1,697 students) alongside Arthur L Davila 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 Arthur L Davila Middle compares
Arthur L Davila 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.5% | ▲ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 983 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
983
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$12,301
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
342
in-school suspensions + 201 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 55.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 70.9%
African American 17.1%
White 9.7%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Arthur L Davila 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 Bryan Isd, which includes Arthur L Davila Middle.
$12,301
Per student
-10%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.9%
State 28.3%
Federal 17.9%
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 Arthur L Davila Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travis B Bryan H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Earl Rudder H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stephen F Austin | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jane Long | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sam Rayburn | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arthur L Davila Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,177
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~983 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Arthur L Davila Middle
How many students attend Arthur L Davila Middle?
Arthur L Davila Middle has 983 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bryan, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arthur L Davila Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Arthur L Davila Middle is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Arthur L Davila Middle?
81.5% of students at Arthur L Davila Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arthur L Davila Middle?
The largest demographic group at Arthur L Davila Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 70.9% of enrollment, in Bryan, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arthur L Davila Middle?
Arthur L Davila Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Arthur L Davila Middle rank among public schools in Bryan?
By Resource Investment Index, Arthur L Davila Middle ranks #15 of 28 public schools in Bryan, 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 Bryan on the city page.
Is Arthur L Davila Middle a good school?
Arthur L Davila Middle earns 44/100 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 Bryan Isd?
Besides Arthur L Davila Middle, Bryan Isd also operates Travis B Bryan H S (2,426 students), James Earl Rudder H S (1,697 students), and Stephen F Austin (1,177 students). See the Bryan Isd district page for the complete list.
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