- Enrollment
- 2,144
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bastrop, TX
Bastrop Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bastrop Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480957000410
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bastrop Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools.
- #8 of 11
- public schools in Bastrop · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 75.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bastrop Middle has class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bastrop Middle ranks #8 of 11 public schools in Bastrop, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Bastrop Middle shrank from 929 students in 2022-23 to 882 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 54.4 → 50.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 480957000410 · Bastrop, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
875 enr · 16.2:1 · 75.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Creek H S (2,144 students)
Bastrop Middle shrank from 929 students in 2022-23 to 882 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 54.4 → 50.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bastrop Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedar Creek H
Cedar Creek H S
2,144 students
- Bastrop H S
Bastrop H S
1,767 students
- Cedar Creek Mi
Cedar Creek Middle
1,059 students
- Lost Pines El
Lost Pines El
896 students
- This school
Bastrop Middle
875 students
- Mina El 801
Mina El
801 students
What this shows Bastrop Middle reports 875 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bastrop Middle compares
Bastrop 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.7% | ▲ 22% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 875 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
875
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Texas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.8%
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
$11,662
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 438 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
167
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.0%
White 24.3%
African American 4.8%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Bastrop Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bastrop Isd reports $11,662 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bastrop Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bastrop H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Creek Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lost Pines El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mina El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bastrop Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,767
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,059
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~875 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bastrop Middle
How many students attend Bastrop Middle?
Bastrop Middle has 875 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bastrop, TX. CCD year-over-year: 929 (2022-23) → 882 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bastrop Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bastrop Middle is 16.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bastrop Middle?
75.7% of students at Bastrop Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bastrop Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bastrop Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 65.0% of enrollment, in Bastrop, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bastrop Middle?
Bastrop Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Bastrop Middle rank among public schools in Bastrop?
By Resource Investment Index, Bastrop Middle ranks #8 of 11 public schools in Bastrop, 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 Bastrop on the city page.
What other schools are in Bastrop Isd?
Besides Bastrop Middle, Bastrop Isd also operates Cedar Creek H S (2,144 students), Bastrop H S (1,767 students), and Cedar Creek Middle (1,059 students). See the Bastrop Isd district page for the complete list.