Enrollment
1,365
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cedar Park, TX
Cedar Park Middle
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Park Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482703003043
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Park Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Cedar Park · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 12.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Park Middle has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Park Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Cedar Park, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cedar Park Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cedar Park Middle
Cedar Park Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Cedar Park, Texas, enrolling 1,365 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.2% free-meal eligibility runs 80% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,365 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 259 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #144.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 455 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Leander Isd spends $10,641 per pupil, 22% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Leander Isd also operates Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students) and Vandegrift H S (2,437 students) alongside Cedar Park 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 Cedar Park Middle compares
Cedar Park 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.2% | ▼ 80% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,365 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,365
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,641
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 455 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
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
White 57.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
Asian 9.5%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 2.3%
Largest group: White at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Cedar Park Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Leander Isd, which includes Cedar Park Middle.
$10,641
Per student
-22%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.1%
State 12.6%
Federal 9.3%
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 Cedar Park Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Ridge H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vandegrift H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rouse H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Park H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leander H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar Park Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,260
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,155
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~1,365 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cedar Park Middle
How many students attend Cedar Park Middle?
Cedar Park Middle has 1,365 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cedar Park, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Park Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Park Middle is 17.1:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedar Park Middle?
12.2% of students at Cedar Park Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Park Middle?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Park Middle is White at 57.8% of enrollment, in Cedar Park, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Park Middle?
Cedar Park Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Cedar Park Middle rank among middle schools in Cedar Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Park Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Cedar Park, 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 Cedar Park on the city page.
Is Cedar Park Middle a good school?
Cedar Park Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of 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 Leander Isd?
Besides Cedar Park Middle, Leander Isd also operates Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students), Vandegrift H S (2,437 students), and Rouse H S (2,260 students). See the Leander Isd district page for the complete list.
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