- Enrollment
- 2,300
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Juan, TX
Austin Middle
Federal NCES profile for Austin Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483486003908
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Austin Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 15
- public schools in San Juan · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 85.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Austin Middle has class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Austin Middle ranks #4 of 15 public schools in San Juan, TX.
School address
District: Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483486003908 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-80 students YoY
Austin Middle shrank from 951 students in 2022-23 to 871 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 71.5 → 70.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-80 students YoY 483486003908 · San Juan, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
833 enr · 11.7:1 · 85.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Psja Early College H S (2,300 students)
Austin Middle shrank from 951 students in 2022-23 to 871 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 71.5 → 70.1 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
- Psja Early Col
Psja Early College H S
2,300 students
- Psja North Ear
Psja North Early College H S
2,166 students
- Psja Memorial
Psja Memorial Early College H S
1,997 students
- Psja Southwest
Psja Southwest Early College H S
1,588 students
- Lyndon B Johns
Lyndon B Johnson Middle
1,006 students
- This school 833
Austin Middle
833 students
What this shows Austin Middle reports 833 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.3% | ▲ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 833 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
833
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 21% in Texas - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
65.3%
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
$14,411
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.7 FTE
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.8%
White 1.6%
Asian 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.3, Austin Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Isd reports $14,411 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psja Early College H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Psja North Early College H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Psja Memorial Early College H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Psja Southwest Early College H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lyndon B Johnson Middle | Similar size | 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
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,997
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~833 students)
Frequently asked questions about Austin Middle
How many students attend Austin Middle?
Austin Middle has 833 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Juan, TX. CCD year-over-year: 951 (2022-23) → 871 (2023-24), down 80.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Austin Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Austin Middle is 11.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% 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?
85.3% 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 97.8% of enrollment, in San Juan, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Austin Middle?
Austin Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 public schools in San Juan?
By Resource Investment Index, Austin Middle ranks #4 of 15 public schools in San Juan, 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 San Juan on the city page.
What other schools are in Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Isd?
Besides Austin Middle, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Isd also operates Psja Early College H S (2,300 students), Psja North Early College H S (2,166 students), and Psja Memorial Early College H S (1,997 students). See the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Isd district page for the complete list.