- Enrollment
- 1,147
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Corpus Christi, TX
Calallen Middle
Federal NCES profile for Calallen Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481242000735
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Calallen Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 16
- middle schools in Corpus Christi · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 47.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Calallen Middle has class sizes smaller than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Calallen Middle ranks #3 of 16 middle schools in Corpus Christi, TX.
School address
District: Calallen Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481242000735 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-80 students YoY
Calallen Middle shrank from 968 students in 2022-23 to 888 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 68.6 → 63.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-80 students YoY 481242000735 · Corpus Christi, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
858 enr · 12.6:1 · 47.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Calallen H S (1,147 students)
Calallen Middle shrank from 968 students in 2022-23 to 888 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 68.6 → 63.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Calallen Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Calallen H S
Calallen H S
1,147 students
- This school
Calallen Middle
858 students
- Calallen East
Calallen East El
470 students
- Calallen West 426
Calallen West Int
426 students
- Calallen Wood 425
Calallen Wood River El
425 students
- Wilma Magee In 419
Wilma Magee Int
419 students
What this shows Calallen Middle reports 858 students on the CCD universe file.
How Calallen Middle compares
Calallen Middle is a shrinking 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.6% | ▼ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 858 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
858
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in Texas - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$12,875
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 429 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
155
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.4%
White 30.2%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Calallen Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Calallen Isd reports $12,875 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Calallen Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calallen H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Calallen East El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Calallen West Int | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Calallen Wood River El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilma Magee Int | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Calallen Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~858 students)
Frequently asked questions about Calallen Middle
How many students attend Calallen Middle?
Calallen Middle has 858 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Corpus Christi, TX. CCD year-over-year: 968 (2022-23) → 888 (2023-24), down 80.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calallen Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Calallen Middle is 12.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% 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 Calallen Middle?
47.6% of students at Calallen Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Calallen Middle?
The largest demographic group at Calallen Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 66.4% of enrollment, in Corpus Christi, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calallen Middle?
Calallen Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Calallen Middle rank among middle schools in Corpus Christi?
By Resource Investment Index, Calallen Middle ranks #3 of 16 middle schools in Corpus Christi, 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 Corpus Christi on the city page.
What other schools are in Calallen Isd?
Besides Calallen Middle, Calallen Isd also operates Calallen H S (1,147 students), Calallen East El (470 students), and Calallen West Int (426 students). See the Calallen Isd district page for the complete list.