Enrollment
1,066
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bobby Summers Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bobby Summers Middle
Bobby Summers Middle is a large middle school in Fate, Texas, enrolling 1,066 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger 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.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,066 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 718 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #584, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 533 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Royse City Isd spends $10,521 per pupil, 23% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 253 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,066 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Royse City Isd also operates Royse City H S (2,834 students) and Ouida Baley Middle (1,224 students) alongside Bobby Summers 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 Bobby Summers Middle compares
Bobby Summers 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 | 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 (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
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
$10,521
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Royse City Isd, which includes Bobby Summers Middle.
$10,521
Per student
-23%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.0%
State 43.0%
Federal 10.0%
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 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
- 2,834
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
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 (~1,066 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bobby Summers Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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