- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Cedar Park Middle held near 1,308 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 80.5 → 82.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 482703003043 · Cedar Park, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,365 enr · 17.1:1 · 12.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students)
Cedar Park Middle held near 1,308 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 80.5 → 82.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Cedar Park Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vista Ridge H
Vista Ridge H S
2,480 students
- Vandegrift H S
Vandegrift H S
2,437 students
- Rouse H S
Rouse H S
2,260 students
- Cedar Park H S
Cedar Park H S
2,155 students
- Leander H S
Leander H S
2,131 students
- This school
Cedar Park Middle
1,365 students
What this shows Cedar Park Middle reports 1,365 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedar Park Middle compares
Cedar Park 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,669
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
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.
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
District finance for Leander Isd reports $10,669 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,437
- 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
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 (~1,365 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,286 (2022-23) → 1,308 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.