Enrollment
660
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Athens, TX
Athens Middle
Federal NCES profile for Athens Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480887000278
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Athens Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Texas schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Athens · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 76.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Athens Middle has class sizes larger than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Athens Middle ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Athens, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Athens Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Athens Middle
Athens Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Athens, Texas, enrolling 660 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 660 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.
Among 2,106 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,524, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (29%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 330 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Athens Isd also operates Athens H S (879 students) and Central Athens (568 students) alongside Athens 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 Athens Middle compares
Athens 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.8% | ▲ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 660 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
660
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Texas - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$12,015
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 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 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 52.0%
White 28.8%
African American 13.8%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Athens Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Athens Isd, which includes Athens Middle.
$12,015
Per student
-12%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.1%
State 31.3%
Federal 19.6%
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 Athens Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Athens | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bel Air El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Athens El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Athens Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 879
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~660 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Athens Middle
How many students attend Athens Middle?
Athens Middle has 660 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Athens, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Athens Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Athens Middle is 16.5:1, which is 12% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Athens Middle?
76.8% of students at Athens Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Athens Middle?
The largest demographic group at Athens Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 52.0% of enrollment, in Athens, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Athens Middle?
Athens Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Athens Middle rank among public schools in Athens?
By Resource Investment Index, Athens Middle ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Athens, 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 Athens on the city page.
Is Athens Middle a good school?
Athens Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Athens Isd?
Besides Athens Middle, Athens Isd also operates Athens H S (879 students), Central Athens (568 students), and Bel Air El (465 students). See the Athens Isd district page for the complete list.
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