- Enrollment
- 2,414
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Braunfels, TX
Canyon Middle
Federal NCES profile for Canyon Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481473000968
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canyon Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in New Braunfels · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 39.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Canyon Middle has class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in New Braunfels, TX.
School address
NCES ID 481473000968 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Canyon Middle held near 1,201 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.0 → 68.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 481473000968 · New Braunfels, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,251 enr · 19.5:1 · 39.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Canyon H S (2,414 students)
Canyon Middle held near 1,201 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.0 → 68.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Canyon Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canyon H S
Canyon H S
2,414 students
- Smithson Valle
Smithson Valley H S
2,098 students
- Pieper H S
Pieper H S
2,093 students
- This school
Canyon Middle
1,251 students
- Davenport H S
Davenport H S
1,233 students
- Johnson Ranch
Johnson Ranch El
1,185 students
What this shows Canyon Middle reports 1,251 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canyon Middle compares
Canyon 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 33% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.6% | ▼ 36% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,251 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,251
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 92% in Texas - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$9,736
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 626 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
187
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.4%
White 38.6%
African American 4.6%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Canyon Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Comal Isd reports $9,736 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Canyon Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smithson Valley H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pieper H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davenport H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Johnson Ranch El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canyon Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,098
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,093
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,185
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~1,251 students)
Frequently asked questions about Canyon Middle
How many students attend Canyon Middle?
Canyon Middle has 1,251 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Braunfels, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,175 (2022-23) → 1,201 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Canyon Middle is 19.5:1, which is 33% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canyon Middle?
39.6% of students at Canyon Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canyon Middle?
The largest demographic group at Canyon Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 50.4% of enrollment, in New Braunfels, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canyon Middle?
Canyon Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Canyon Middle rank among middle schools in New Braunfels?
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in New Braunfels, 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 New Braunfels on the city page.
What other schools are in Comal Isd?
Besides Canyon Middle, Comal Isd also operates Canyon H S (2,414 students), Smithson Valley H S (2,098 students), and Pieper H S (2,093 students). See the Comal Isd district page for the complete list.