- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Atlanta, TX
Atlanta Middle
Federal NCES profile for Atlanta Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480888000285
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Atlanta Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Atlanta · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 64.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Atlanta Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Atlanta Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Atlanta, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Atlanta Middle grew from 369 students in 2022-23 to 412 in 2023-24 (+11.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.9 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 480888000285 · Atlanta, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
427 enr · 12.9:1 · 64.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlanta Pri (544 students)
Atlanta Middle grew from 369 students in 2022-23 to 412 in 2023-24 (+11.7%). Teacher FTE lost 33.9 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Atlanta Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atlanta Pri
Atlanta Pri
544 students
- Atlanta H S
Atlanta H S
511 students
- Atlanta El
Atlanta El
447 students
- This school
Atlanta Middle
427 students
What this shows Atlanta Middle reports 427 students on the CCD universe file.
How Atlanta Middle compares
Atlanta Middle is a growing 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.0% | ▲ 3% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Texas - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,008
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.1%
African American 28.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Atlanta Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Atlanta Isd reports $13,008 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Atlanta Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atlanta H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Atlanta El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Atlanta Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~427 students)
Frequently asked questions about Atlanta Middle
How many students attend Atlanta Middle?
Atlanta Middle has 427 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Atlanta, TX. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), up 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atlanta Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Atlanta Middle is 12.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% 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 Atlanta Middle?
64.0% of students at Atlanta Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atlanta Middle?
The largest demographic group at Atlanta Middle is White at 54.1% of enrollment, in Atlanta, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atlanta Middle?
Atlanta Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Atlanta Middle rank among public schools in Atlanta?
By Resource Investment Index, Atlanta Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Atlanta, 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 Atlanta Isd?
Besides Atlanta Middle, Atlanta Isd also operates Atlanta Pri (544 students), Atlanta H S (511 students), and Atlanta El (447 students). See the Atlanta Isd district page for the complete list.