Enrollment
823
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Antonio, TX
Bush Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bush Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483294007801
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bush Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #13 of 80
- middle schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bush Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bush Middle ranks #13 of 80 middle schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: North East Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483294007801 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bush Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bush Middle
Bush Middle is a mid-sized middle school in San Antonio, Texas, enrolling 823 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.0% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 823 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 787 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #75, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and White (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 274 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding North East Isd spends $10,753 per pupil, 21% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
North East Isd also operates Reagan H S (3,403 students) and Johnson H S (3,196 students) alongside Bush 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 Bush Middle compares
Bush 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.0% | ▼ 66% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 823 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
823
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,753
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 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
94
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 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
Hispanic or Latino 47.1%
White 32.6%
Asian 7.8%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Bush Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North East Isd, which includes Bush Middle.
$10,753
Per student
-21%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.2%
State 14.5%
Federal 15.2%
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 Bush Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reagan H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Churchill H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bush Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,403
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 3,196
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,616
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,431
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,308
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~823 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bush Middle
How many students attend Bush Middle?
Bush Middle has 823 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Antonio, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bush Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bush Middle is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bush Middle?
21.0% of students at Bush Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bush Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bush Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bush Middle?
Bush Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Bush Middle rank among middle schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Bush Middle ranks #13 of 80 middle schools in San Antonio, 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 San Antonio on the city page.
Is Bush Middle a good school?
Bush Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 North East Isd?
Besides Bush Middle, North East Isd also operates Reagan H S (3,403 students), Johnson H S (3,196 students), and Madison H S (2,616 students). See the North East Isd district page for the complete list.
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