Enrollment
582
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · College Station, TX
College Station Middle
Federal NCES profile for College Station Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480735000003
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
College Station Middle earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in College Station · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
College Station Middle has class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, College Station Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in College Station, TX.
School address
District: College Station Isd · Texas
NCES ID 480735000003 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How College Station Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at College Station Middle
College Station Middle is a mid-sized middle school in College Station, Texas, enrolling 582 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 582 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 1,101 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #16, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 233 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
14.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding College Station Isd spends $10,377 per pupil, 24% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
College Station Isd also operates College Station H S (2,226 students) and A & M Cons H S (2,166 students) alongside College Station 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 College Station Middle compares
College Station 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▼ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 582 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
582
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 27% in Texas - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.3%
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
$10,377
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 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 50.9%
Hispanic or Latino 24.9%
African American 13.4%
Asian 6.7%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, College Station Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for College Station Isd, which includes College Station Middle.
$10,377
Per student
-24%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.4%
State 9.2%
Federal 13.3%
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 College Station Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Station H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| A & M Cons H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wellborn Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pecan Trail Int | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakwood Int | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to College Station Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~582 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about College Station Middle
How many students attend College Station Middle?
College Station Middle has 582 students enrolled. It is a middle school in College Station, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at College Station Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at College Station Middle is 12.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% 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 College Station Middle?
38.9% of students at College Station Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of College Station Middle?
The largest demographic group at College Station Middle is White at 50.9% of enrollment, in College Station, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for College Station Middle?
College Station Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 College Station Middle rank among middle schools in College Station?
By Resource Investment Index, College Station Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in College Station, 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 College Station on the city page.
Is College Station Middle a good school?
College Station Middle earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 College Station Isd?
Besides College Station Middle, College Station Isd also operates College Station H S (2,226 students), A & M Cons H S (2,166 students), and Wellborn Middle (843 students). See the College Station Isd district page for the complete list.
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