- Enrollment
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Corpus Christi, TX
Cunningham Middle at South Park
Federal NCES profile for Cunningham Middle at South Park, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481527001052
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cunningham Middle at South Park earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #11 of 16
- middle schools in Corpus Christi · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 91.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cunningham Middle at South Park has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cunningham Middle at South Park ranks #11 of 16 middle schools in Corpus Christi, TX.
School address
District: Corpus Christi Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481527001052 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-81 students YoY
Cunningham Middle at South Park shrank from 783 students in 2022-23 to 702 in 2023-24 (-10.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 50.2 → 49.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-81 students YoY 481527001052 · Corpus Christi, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
706 enr · 14.1:1 · 91.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Veterans Memorial H S (2,026 students)
Cunningham Middle at South Park shrank from 783 students in 2022-23 to 702 in 2023-24 (-10.3%). Teacher FTE lost 50.2 → 49.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Cunningham Middle at South Park in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Veterans Memor
Veterans Memorial H S
2,026 students
- Carroll H S
Carroll H S
1,928 students
- Ray H S
Ray H S
1,578 students
- Roy Miller H S
Roy Miller H S and Metro School of Design
1,424 students
- Moody H S
Moody H S
1,326 students
- This school 706
Cunningham Middle at South Park
706 students
What this shows Cunningham Middle at South Park reports 706 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cunningham Middle at South Park compares
Cunningham Middle at South Park 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.3% | ▲ 47% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 706 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
706
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Texas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
63.6%
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
$11,836
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 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
259
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 36.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 64 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.2%
African American 2.4%
White 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.4, Cunningham Middle at South Park is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Corpus Christi Isd reports $11,836 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cunningham Middle at South Park Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carroll H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ray H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roy Miller H S and Metro School of Design | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moody H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cunningham Middle at South Park's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,928
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,424
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,326
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~706 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cunningham Middle at South Park
How many students attend Cunningham Middle at South Park?
Cunningham Middle at South Park has 706 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Corpus Christi, TX. CCD year-over-year: 783 (2022-23) → 702 (2023-24), down 81.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cunningham Middle at South Park?
The student-teacher ratio at Cunningham Middle at South Park is 14.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Cunningham Middle at South Park?
91.3% of students at Cunningham Middle at South Park are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cunningham Middle at South Park?
The largest demographic group at Cunningham Middle at South Park is Hispanic or Latino at 96.2% of enrollment, in Corpus Christi, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cunningham Middle at South Park?
Cunningham Middle at South Park has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Cunningham Middle at South Park rank among middle schools in Corpus Christi?
By Resource Investment Index, Cunningham Middle at South Park ranks #11 of 16 middle schools in Corpus Christi, 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 Corpus Christi on the city page.
What other schools are in Corpus Christi Isd?
Besides Cunningham Middle at South Park, Corpus Christi Isd also operates Veterans Memorial H S (2,026 students), Carroll H S (1,928 students), and Ray H S (1,578 students). See the Corpus Christi Isd district page for the complete list.