- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Blue Ridge, TX
Blue Ridge Middle
Federal NCES profile for Blue Ridge Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481059000435
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blue Ridge Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Blue Ridge · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- large classes for Texas
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Blue Ridge Middle has class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Ridge Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Blue Ridge, TX.
School address
District: Blue Ridge Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481059000435 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Blue Ridge Middle held near 223 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.7 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 481059000435 · Blue Ridge, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
240 enr · 20:1 · 41.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Blue Ridge El (510 students)
Blue Ridge Middle held near 223 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.7 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Blue Ridge Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blue Ridge El
Blue Ridge El
510 students
- Blue Ridge H S
Blue Ridge H S
298 students
- This school
Blue Ridge Middle
240 students
What this shows Blue Ridge Middle reports 240 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blue Ridge Middle compares
Blue Ridge 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 36% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▼ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 240 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
240
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 93% in Texas - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$11,913
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.4%
Hispanic or Latino 29.6%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.3, Blue Ridge Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Blue Ridge Isd reports $11,913 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blue Ridge Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blue Ridge H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blue Ridge Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~240 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blue Ridge Middle
How many students attend Blue Ridge Middle?
Blue Ridge Middle has 240 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Blue Ridge, TX. CCD year-over-year: 213 (2022-23) → 223 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Middle is 20:1, which is 36% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blue Ridge Middle?
41.3% of students at Blue Ridge Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blue Ridge Middle?
The largest demographic group at Blue Ridge Middle is White at 65.4% of enrollment, in Blue Ridge, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blue Ridge Middle?
Blue Ridge Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Blue Ridge Middle rank among public schools in Blue Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Ridge Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Blue Ridge, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Blue Ridge Isd?
Besides Blue Ridge Middle, Blue Ridge Isd also operates Blue Ridge El (510 students) and Blue Ridge H S (298 students). See the Blue Ridge Isd district page for the complete list.