- Enrollment
- 1,443
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Canutillo, TX
Canutillo Middle
Federal NCES profile for Canutillo Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481278000773
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canutillo Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Canutillo · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 51.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Canutillo Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canutillo Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Canutillo, TX.
School address
District: Canutillo Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481278000773 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Canutillo Middle held near 718 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.4 → 47.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 481278000773 · Canutillo, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
717 enr · 15.6:1 · 51.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Canutillo H S (1,443 students)
Canutillo Middle held near 718 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.4 → 47.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Canutillo Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canutillo H S
Canutillo H S
1,443 students
- This school
Canutillo Middle
717 students
- Congressman Si 577
Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School
577 students
- Jose J Alderet 570
Jose J Alderete Middle
570 students
- Canutillo El 481
Canutillo El
481 students
- Jose H Damian 473
Jose H Damian El
473 students
What this shows Canutillo Middle reports 717 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canutillo Middle compares
Canutillo 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.7% | ▼ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 717 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
717
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Texas - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$13,658
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 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
117
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 24 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.4%
White 3.8%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.6, Canutillo Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Canutillo Isd reports $13,658 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Canutillo Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canutillo H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jose J Alderete Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canutillo El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jose H Damian El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canutillo Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~717 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Canutillo Middle
How many students attend Canutillo Middle?
Canutillo Middle has 717 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Canutillo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 700 (2022-23) → 718 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canutillo Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Canutillo Middle is 15.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canutillo Middle?
51.7% of students at Canutillo Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canutillo Middle?
The largest demographic group at Canutillo Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 93.4% of enrollment, in Canutillo, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canutillo Middle?
Canutillo Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Canutillo Middle rank among public schools in Canutillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Canutillo Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Canutillo, 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 Canutillo on the city page.
What other schools are in Canutillo Isd?
Besides Canutillo Middle, Canutillo Isd also operates Canutillo H S (1,443 students), Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School (577 students), and Jose J Alderete Middle (570 students). See the Canutillo Isd district page for the complete list.