Enrollment
706
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cunningham Middle at South Park compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cunningham Middle at South Park
Cunningham Middle at South Park is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Corpus Christi, Texas, enrolling 706 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 91.3% of students qualify for free meals, 47% above the Texas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 706 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,611 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,129.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 235 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 63.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Corpus Christi Isd spends $9,995 per pupil, 27% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 25.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 292 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 706 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 64 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Corpus Christi Isd also operates Veterans Memorial H S (2,026 students) and Carroll H S (1,928 students) alongside Cunningham Middle at South Park.
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 Cunningham Middle at South Park compares
Cunningham Middle at South Park on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,995
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Corpus Christi Isd, which includes Cunningham Middle at South Park.
$9,995
Per student
-27%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.8%
State 26.2%
Federal 25.0%
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 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
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
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 (~706 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Cunningham Middle at South Park a good school?
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. 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 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.
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