- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Celeste, TX
Bland Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bland Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481035007661
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bland Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Celeste · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 52.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bland Middle has class sizes smaller than 78% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bland Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Celeste, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Bland Middle shrank from 182 students in 2022-23 to 163 in 2023-24 (-10.4%).
Teacher FTE added 14.1 → 14.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 481035007661 · Celeste, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
165 enr · 11.8:1 · 52.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Bland El (392 students)
Bland Middle shrank from 182 students in 2022-23 to 163 in 2023-24 (-10.4%). Teacher FTE added 14.1 → 14.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bland Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bland El
Bland El
392 students
- Bland H S
Bland H S
220 students
- This school
Bland Middle
165 students
What this shows Bland Middle reports 165 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bland Middle compares
Bland 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▼ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 165 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
165
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 22% in Texas - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,195
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.1%
Hispanic or Latino 46.7%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Bland Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bland Isd reports $13,195 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bland Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bland El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bland Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~165 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bland Middle
How many students attend Bland Middle?
Bland Middle has 165 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Celeste, TX. CCD year-over-year: 182 (2022-23) → 163 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bland Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bland Middle is 11.8:1, which is 20% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% 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 Bland Middle?
52.2% of students at Bland Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bland Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bland Middle is White at 49.1% of enrollment, in Celeste, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bland Middle?
Bland Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Bland Middle rank among public schools in Celeste?
By Resource Investment Index, Bland Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Celeste, 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 Celeste on the city page.
What other schools are in Bland Isd?
Besides Bland Middle, Bland Isd also operates Bland El (392 students) and Bland H S (220 students). See the Bland Isd district page for the complete list.