Enrollment
909
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Boerne, TX
Boerne Middle South
Federal NCES profile for Boerne Middle South, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481071008859
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boerne Middle South earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Boerne · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 15.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Boerne Middle South has class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boerne Middle South ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Boerne, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Boerne Middle South compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Boerne Middle South
Boerne Middle South is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Boerne, Texas, enrolling 909 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.9% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 909 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 640 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #49, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 303 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
11.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Boerne Isd spends $9,499 per pupil, 30% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Boerne Isd also operates Boerne - Samuel V Champion H S (2,067 students) and Boerne H S (1,494 students) alongside Boerne Middle South.
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 Boerne Middle South compares
Boerne Middle South 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 | 15.9% | ▼ 74% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 909 | top 14% | - | - |
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.
909
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
11.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,499
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 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 51.2%
Hispanic or Latino 37.8%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Boerne Middle South is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boerne Isd, which includes Boerne Middle South.
$9,499
Per student
-30%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.5%
State 8.5%
Federal 10.1%
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 Boerne Middle South Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boerne - Samuel V Champion H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boerne H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boerne Middle North | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fair Oaks Ranch El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Voss Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boerne Middle South's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,067
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,494
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~909 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Boerne Middle South
How many students attend Boerne Middle South?
Boerne Middle South has 909 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Boerne, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boerne Middle South?
The student-teacher ratio at Boerne Middle South 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 Boerne Middle South?
15.9% of students at Boerne Middle South are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boerne Middle South?
The largest demographic group at Boerne Middle South is White at 51.2% of enrollment, in Boerne, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boerne Middle South?
Boerne Middle South has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Boerne Middle South rank among middle schools in Boerne?
By Resource Investment Index, Boerne Middle South ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Boerne, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Boerne on the city page.
Is Boerne Middle South a good school?
Boerne Middle South earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of 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 Boerne Isd?
Besides Boerne Middle South, Boerne Isd also operates Boerne - Samuel V Champion H S (2,067 students), Boerne H S (1,494 students), and Boerne Middle North (863 students). See the Boerne Isd district page for the complete list.
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