- Enrollment
- 3,569
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Austin, TX
Bee Cave Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bee Cave Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482647013703
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bee Cave Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools.
- #20 of 35
- middle schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 861
- students enrolled
Bee Cave Middle has class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bee Cave Middle ranks #20 of 35 middle schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Bee Cave Middle held near 862 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.7 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 482647013703 · Austin, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
861 enr · 16.6:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Travis H S (3,569 students)
Bee Cave Middle held near 862 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.7 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bee Cave Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Travis H
Lake Travis H S
3,569 students
- Lake Travis Mi 968
Lake Travis Middle
968 students
- This school 861
Bee Cave Middle
861 students
- Hudson Bend Mi 806
Hudson Bend Middle
806 students
- Bee Cave El 785
Bee Cave El
785 students
- Serene Hills E 744
Serene Hills El
744 students
What this shows Bee Cave Middle reports 861 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bee Cave Middle compares
Bee Cave Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 861 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
861
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Texas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,944
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
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 456 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Asian 12.8%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Bee Cave Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake Travis Isd reports $10,944 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bee Cave Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Travis H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Travis Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hudson Bend Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bee Cave El | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Serene Hills El | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bee Cave Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 968
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- 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 (~861 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bee Cave Middle
How many students attend Bee Cave Middle?
Bee Cave Middle has 861 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 830 (2022-23) → 862 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bee Cave Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bee Cave Middle is 16.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bee Cave Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bee Cave Middle is White at 64.0% of enrollment, in Austin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bee Cave Middle?
Bee Cave Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Bee Cave Middle rank among middle schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Bee Cave Middle ranks #20 of 35 middle schools in Austin, 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 Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Travis Isd?
Besides Bee Cave Middle, Lake Travis Isd also operates Lake Travis H S (3,569 students), Lake Travis Middle (968 students), and Hudson Bend Middle (806 students). See the Lake Travis Isd district page for the complete list.