Enrollment
257
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Blanco, TX
Blanco Middle
Federal NCES profile for Blanco Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481032000419
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blanco Middle earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Blanco · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 32.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Blanco Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blanco Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Blanco, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blanco Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blanco Middle
Blanco Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Blanco, Texas, enrolling 257 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 257 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 386 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #120.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (42%) (diversity index 52/100).
16.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Blanco Isd also operates Blanco El (480 students) and Blanco H S (365 students) alongside Blanco Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Blanco Middle compares
Blanco Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.5% | ▼ 47% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
257
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Texas - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,812
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 54.9%
Hispanic or Latino 42.0%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 54.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Blanco Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Blanco Isd, which includes Blanco Middle.
$12,812
Per student
-6%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.9%
State 9.4%
Federal 12.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Blanco Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blanco El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blanco H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blanco Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~257 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Blanco Middle
How many students attend Blanco Middle?
Blanco Middle has 257 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Blanco, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blanco Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Blanco Middle is 13.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% 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 Blanco Middle?
32.5% of students at Blanco Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blanco Middle?
The largest demographic group at Blanco Middle is White at 54.9% of enrollment, in Blanco, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blanco Middle?
Blanco Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blanco Middle rank among public schools in Blanco?
By Resource Investment Index, Blanco Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Blanco, 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 Blanco on the city page.
Is Blanco Middle a good school?
Blanco Middle earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Blanco Isd?
Besides Blanco Middle, Blanco Isd also operates Blanco El (480 students) and Blanco H S (365 students). See the Blanco Isd district page for the complete list.
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