- Enrollment
- 2,770
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tyler, TX
Boulter Middle
Federal NCES profile for Boulter 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 484347004930
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boulter Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 6
- middle schools in Tyler · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 87.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Boulter Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boulter Middle ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Tyler, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Boulter Middle held near 826 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.6 → 60.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 484347004930 · Tyler, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
901 enr · 15.3:1 · 87.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Tyler Legacy H S (2,770 students)
Boulter Middle held near 826 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.6 → 60.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Boulter Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tyler Legacy H
Tyler Legacy H S
2,770 students
- Tyler H S
Tyler H S
2,148 students
- Moore Mst Magn 1,019
Moore Mst Magnet School
1,019 students
- Three Lakes Mi 948
Three Lakes Middle
948 students
- This school 901
Boulter Middle
901 students
- Hubbard Middle 869
Hubbard Middle
869 students
What this shows Boulter Middle reports 901 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boulter Middle compares
Boulter 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.0% | ▲ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 901 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
901
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Texas - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$11,184
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 451 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 105 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.9%
African American 32.7%
White 3.9%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Boulter Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tyler Isd reports $11,184 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Boulter Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Legacy H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tyler H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moore Mst Magnet School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Three Lakes Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hubbard Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boulter Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~901 students)
Frequently asked questions about Boulter Middle
How many students attend Boulter Middle?
Boulter Middle has 901 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tyler, TX. CCD year-over-year: 853 (2022-23) → 826 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boulter Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Boulter Middle is 15.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Boulter Middle?
87.0% of students at Boulter Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boulter Middle?
The largest demographic group at Boulter Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 60.9% of enrollment, in Tyler, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boulter Middle?
Boulter 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 Boulter Middle rank among middle schools in Tyler?
By Resource Investment Index, Boulter Middle ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Tyler, 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 Tyler on the city page.
What other schools are in Tyler Isd?
Besides Boulter Middle, Tyler Isd also operates Tyler Legacy H S (2,770 students), Tyler H S (2,148 students), and Moore Mst Magnet School (1,019 students). See the Tyler Isd district page for the complete list.