- Enrollment
- 879
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Athens Middle held near 688 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.2 → 40.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 480887000278 · Athens, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
660 enr · 16.5:1 · 76.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Athens H S (879 students)
Athens Middle held near 688 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.2 → 40.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Athens Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Athens H S
Athens H S
879 students
- This school
Athens Middle
660 students
- Central Athens
Central Athens
568 students
- Bel Air El
Bel Air El
465 students
- South Athens E
South Athens El
457 students
What this shows Athens Middle reports 660 students on the CCD universe file.
How Athens Middle compares
Athens 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,938
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 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.
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
District finance for Athens Isd reports $11,938 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~660 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 682 (2022-23) → 688 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.