- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Axtell, TX
Axtell Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Axtell Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480915008982
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Axtell Middle School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Axtell · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 48.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Axtell Middle School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Axtell Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Axtell, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Axtell Middle School shrank from 191 students in 2022-23 to 169 in 2023-24 (-11.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.1 → 14.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 480915008982 · Axtell, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
171 enr · 10.7:1 · 48.2% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Axtell El (358 students)
Axtell Middle School shrank from 191 students in 2022-23 to 169 in 2023-24 (-11.5%). Teacher FTE lost 16.1 → 14.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Axtell Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Axtell El
Axtell El
358 students
- Axtell H S
Axtell H S
236 students
- This school
Axtell Middle School
171 students
- Waco Ctr for Y 69
Waco Ctr for Youth
69 students
- Challenge Acad 1
Challenge Academy
1 students
What this shows Axtell Middle School reports 171 students on the CCD universe file.
How Axtell Middle School compares
Axtell Middle School 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.2% | ▼ 22% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 171 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
171
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 14% in Texas - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,472
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.5%
Hispanic or Latino 28.7%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Axtell Middle School is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Axtell Isd reports $14,472 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Axtell Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axtell El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Axtell H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waco Ctr for Youth | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Challenge Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Axtell Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~171 students)
Frequently asked questions about Axtell Middle School
How many students attend Axtell Middle School?
Axtell Middle School has 171 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Axtell, TX. CCD year-over-year: 191 (2022-23) → 169 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Axtell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Axtell Middle School is 10.7:1, which is 27% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 32% 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 Axtell Middle School?
48.2% of students at Axtell Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Axtell Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Axtell Middle School is White at 65.5% of enrollment, in Axtell, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Axtell Middle School?
Axtell Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Axtell Middle School rank among public schools in Axtell?
By Resource Investment Index, Axtell Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Axtell, 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 Axtell Isd?
Besides Axtell Middle School, Axtell Isd also operates Axtell El (358 students), Axtell H S (236 students), and Waco Ctr for Youth (69 students). See the Axtell Isd district page for the complete list.