- Enrollment
- 2,834
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fate, TX
Bobby Summers Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bobby Summers Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483822013962
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bobby Summers Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Fate · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 32.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bobby Summers Middle has class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bobby Summers Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Fate, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+59 students YoY
Bobby Summers Middle grew from 1,020 students in 2022-23 to 1,079 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 66.5 → 66.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+59 students YoY 483822013962 · Fate, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,066 enr · 16.2:1 · 32.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Royse City H S (2,834 students)
Bobby Summers Middle grew from 1,020 students in 2022-23 to 1,079 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 66.5 → 66.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bobby Summers Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Royse City H S
Royse City H S
2,834 students
- Ouida Baley Mi
Ouida Baley Middle
1,224 students
- This school 1,066
Bobby Summers Middle
1,066 students
- Miss May Verno 790
Miss May Vernon El
790 students
- Ruth Cherry El 772
Ruth Cherry El
772 students
- W R (Bill) For 762
W R (Bill) Fort El
762 students
What this shows Bobby Summers Middle reports 1,066 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bobby Summers Middle compares
Bobby Summers Middle is a growing 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.5% | ▼ 47% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,066 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,066
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Texas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$10,652
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 533 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
201
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 39.9%
Hispanic or Latino 35.2%
African American 16.8%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 39.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Bobby Summers Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Royse City Isd reports $10,652 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bobby Summers Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royse City H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ouida Baley Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miss May Vernon El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ruth Cherry El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W R (Bill) Fort El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bobby Summers Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,224
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~1,066 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bobby Summers Middle
How many students attend Bobby Summers Middle?
Bobby Summers Middle has 1,066 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fate, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,020 (2022-23) → 1,079 (2023-24), up 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bobby Summers Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bobby Summers Middle is 16.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bobby Summers Middle?
32.5% of students at Bobby Summers Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bobby Summers Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bobby Summers Middle is White at 39.9% of enrollment, in Fate, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bobby Summers Middle?
Bobby Summers Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Bobby Summers Middle rank among public schools in Fate?
By Resource Investment Index, Bobby Summers Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Fate, 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 Fate on the city page.
What other schools are in Royse City Isd?
Besides Bobby Summers Middle, Royse City Isd also operates Royse City H S (2,834 students), Ouida Baley Middle (1,224 students), and Miss May Vernon El (790 students). See the Royse City Isd district page for the complete list.