- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Irving, TX
Austin Middle
Federal NCES profile for Austin 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 482442002737
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Austin Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 11
- middle schools in Irving · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 88.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Austin Middle has class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Austin Middle ranks #2 of 11 middle schools in Irving, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Austin Middle shrank from 844 students in 2022-23 to 789 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 58.7 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 482442002737 · Irving, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
716 enr · 12.3:1 · 88.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Macarthur H S (2,484 students)
Austin Middle shrank from 844 students in 2022-23 to 789 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 58.7 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Austin Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Macarthur H S
Macarthur H S
2,484 students
- Irving H S
Irving H S
2,390 students
- Nimitz H S
Nimitz H S
2,343 students
- Jack E Singley
Jack E Singley Academy
1,697 students
- Brandenburg El 947
Brandenburg El
947 students
- This school 716
Austin Middle
716 students
What this shows Austin Middle reports 716 students on the CCD universe file.
How Austin Middle compares
Austin Middle is a shrinking 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.3% | ▲ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 716 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
716
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in Texas - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.1%
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
$12,187
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
117
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.1%
White 4.5%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.5, Austin Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Irving Isd reports $12,187 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Austin Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macarthur H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irving H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nimitz H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jack E Singley Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandenburg El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Austin Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,390
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~716 students)
Frequently asked questions about Austin Middle
How many students attend Austin Middle?
Austin Middle has 716 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Irving, TX. CCD year-over-year: 844 (2022-23) → 789 (2023-24), down 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Austin Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Austin Middle is 12.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 Austin Middle?
88.3% of students at Austin Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Austin Middle?
The largest demographic group at Austin Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 90.1% of enrollment, in Irving, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Austin Middle?
Austin 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 Austin Middle rank among middle schools in Irving?
By Resource Investment Index, Austin Middle ranks #2 of 11 middle schools in Irving, 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 Irving on the city page.
What other schools are in Irving Isd?
Besides Austin Middle, Irving Isd also operates Macarthur H S (2,484 students), Irving H S (2,390 students), and Nimitz H S (2,343 students). See the Irving Isd district page for the complete list.