Enrollment
122
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chico, TX
Chico Middle
Federal NCES profile for Chico Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481380005971
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chico Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Chico · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 50.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Chico Middle has class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chico Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Chico, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chico Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chico Middle
Chico Middle is a higher-need, small middle school in Chico, Texas, enrolling 122 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 50.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 122 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 240 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #143.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 46/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Chico Isd also operates Chico El (284 students) and Chico H S (166 students) alongside Chico 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 Chico Middle compares
Chico 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.4% | ▼ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 122 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
122
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 25% in Texas - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$13,410
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 68.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Chico Middle is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chico Isd, which includes Chico Middle.
$13,410
Per student
-2%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.3%
State 7.9%
Federal 12.8%
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 Chico Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chico El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chico H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chico Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~122 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chico Middle
How many students attend Chico Middle?
Chico Middle has 122 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chico, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chico Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Chico Middle is 12.2:1, which is 17% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 Chico Middle?
50.4% of students at Chico Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chico Middle?
The largest demographic group at Chico Middle is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Chico, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chico Middle?
Chico Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chico Middle rank among public schools in Chico?
By Resource Investment Index, Chico Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Chico, 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 Chico on the city page.
Is Chico Middle a good school?
Chico Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% 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 Chico Isd?
Besides Chico Middle, Chico Isd also operates Chico El (284 students) and Chico H S (166 students). See the Chico Isd district page for the complete list.
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