- Enrollment
- 2,965
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Antonio, TX
Bernal Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bernal Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483312012944
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bernal Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #33 of 80
- middle schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Texas
- 27.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bernal Middle has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bernal Middle ranks #33 of 80 middle schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Northside Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483312012944 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Bernal Middle held near 1,522 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 85.4 → 90.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 483312012944 · San Antonio, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,617 enr · 19:1 · 27.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Brennan H S (2,965 students)
Bernal Middle held near 1,522 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 85.4 → 90.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bernal Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brennan H S
Brennan H S
2,965 students
- Harlan H S
Harlan H S
2,778 students
- Clark H S
Clark H S
2,750 students
- Taft H S
Taft H S
2,670 students
- Brandeis H S
Brandeis H S
2,657 students
- This school
Bernal Middle
1,617 students
What this shows Bernal Middle reports 1,617 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bernal Middle compares
Bernal 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.4% | ▼ 56% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,617 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,617
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.2%
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
$10,632
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
143
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.0%
White 18.2%
African American 13.4%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Bernal Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northside Isd reports $10,632 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bernal Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brennan H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harlan H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clark H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taft H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brandeis H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bernal Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,750
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,670
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,657
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~1,617 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bernal Middle
How many students attend Bernal Middle?
Bernal Middle has 1,617 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,495 (2022-23) → 1,522 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bernal Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bernal Middle is 19:1, which is 29% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bernal Middle?
27.4% of students at Bernal Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bernal Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bernal Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bernal Middle?
Bernal Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Bernal Middle rank among middle schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Bernal Middle ranks #33 of 80 middle schools in San Antonio, 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 San Antonio on the city page.
What other schools are in Northside Isd?
Besides Bernal Middle, Northside Isd also operates Brennan H S (2,965 students), Harlan H S (2,778 students), and Clark H S (2,750 students). See the Northside Isd district page for the complete list.