- Enrollment
- 2,935
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rowlett, TX
Coyle Middle
Federal NCES profile for Coyle Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482034002019
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coyle Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Rowlett · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 63.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Coyle Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coyle Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Rowlett, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-289 students YoY
Coyle Middle shrank from 562 students in 2022-23 to 273 in 2023-24 (-51.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.1 → 22.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-289 students YoY 482034002019 · Rowlett, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
562 enr · 13.7:1 · 63.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Sachse H S (2,935 students)
Coyle Middle shrank from 562 students in 2022-23 to 273 in 2023-24 (-51.4%). Teacher FTE lost 41.1 → 22.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Coyle Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sachse H S
Sachse H S
2,935 students
- N Garland H S
N Garland H S
2,929 students
- Garland H S
Garland H S
2,335 students
- Rowlett H S
Rowlett H S
2,156 students
- Lakeview Cente
Lakeview Centennial H S
2,073 students
- This school 562
Coyle Middle
562 students
What this shows Coyle Middle reports 562 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coyle Middle compares
Coyle Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.7% | ▲ 3% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
562
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Texas - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.7%
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
$12,534
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
223
in-school suspensions + 155 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 39.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 67.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garland Isd reports $12,534 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coyle Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachse H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| N Garland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rowlett H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Centennial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coyle Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,335
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,156
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- 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 (~562 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coyle Middle
How many students attend Coyle Middle?
Coyle Middle has 562 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rowlett, TX. CCD year-over-year: 562 (2022-23) → 273 (2023-24), down 289.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coyle Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Coyle Middle is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 Coyle Middle?
63.7% of students at Coyle Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coyle Middle?
Coyle Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Coyle Middle rank among middle schools in Rowlett?
By Resource Investment Index, Coyle Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Rowlett, 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 Rowlett on the city page.
What other schools are in Garland Isd?
Besides Coyle Middle, Garland Isd also operates Sachse H S (2,935 students), N Garland H S (2,929 students), and Garland H S (2,335 students). See the Garland Isd district page for the complete list.