- Enrollment
- 2,870
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kyle, TX
D J Red Simon Middle
Federal NCES profile for D J Red Simon Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480001010805
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
D J Red Simon Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Kyle · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 72.3%
- free-lunch eligible
D J Red Simon Middle has class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, D J Red Simon Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Kyle, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+91 students YoY
D J Red Simon Middle grew from 733 students in 2022-23 to 824 in 2023-24 (+12.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 54.7 → 52.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+91 students YoY 480001010805 · Kyle, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
898 enr · 16.6:1 · 72.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Moe and Gene Johnson H S (2,870 students)
D J Red Simon Middle grew from 733 students in 2022-23 to 824 in 2023-24 (+12.4%). Teacher FTE lost 54.7 → 52.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
D J Red Simon Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moe and Gene J
Moe and Gene Johnson H S
2,870 students
- Jack C Hays H
Jack C Hays H S
2,304 students
- Lehman H S
Lehman H S
2,128 students
- Dr T C Mccormi
Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle
1,198 students
- Camino Real El 962
Camino Real El
962 students
- This school 898
D J Red Simon Middle
898 students
What this shows D J Red Simon Middle reports 898 students on the CCD universe file.
How D J Red Simon Middle compares
D J Red Simon Middle is a growing 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.3% | ▲ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 898 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
898
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Texas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.1%
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
$11,289
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 449 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
103
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.7%
White 8.2%
African American 4.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.7, D J Red Simon Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hays Cisd reports $11,289 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How D J Red Simon Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moe and Gene Johnson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jack C Hays H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lehman H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camino Real El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to D J Red Simon Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,304
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,128
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,198
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~898 students)
Frequently asked questions about D J Red Simon Middle
How many students attend D J Red Simon Middle?
D J Red Simon Middle has 898 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kyle, TX. CCD year-over-year: 733 (2022-23) → 824 (2023-24), up 91.
What is the student-teacher ratio at D J Red Simon Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at D J Red Simon Middle is 16.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at D J Red Simon Middle?
72.3% of students at D J Red Simon Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of D J Red Simon Middle?
The largest demographic group at D J Red Simon Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 85.7% of enrollment, in Kyle, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for D J Red Simon Middle?
D J Red Simon Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 D J Red Simon Middle rank among middle schools in Kyle?
By Resource Investment Index, D J Red Simon Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Kyle, 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 Kyle on the city page.
What other schools are in Hays Cisd?
Besides D J Red Simon Middle, Hays Cisd also operates Moe and Gene Johnson H S (2,870 students), Jack C Hays H S (2,304 students), and Lehman H S (2,128 students). See the Hays Cisd district page for the complete list.