Enrollment
898
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How D J Red Simon Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at D J Red Simon Middle
D J Red Simon Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in Kyle, Texas, enrolling 898 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 72.3% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 898 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.
Among 1,334 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,011, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 449 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hays Cisd spends $10,833 per pupil, 21% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Hays Cisd also operates Moe and Gene Johnson H S (2,870 students) and Jack C Hays H S (2,304 students) alongside D J Red Simon 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 D J Red Simon Middle compares
D J Red Simon 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,833
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
Counselors2.0 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hays Cisd, which includes D J Red Simon Middle.
$10,833
Per student
-21%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.0%
State 32.3%
Federal 11.6%
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 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
- 2,870
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
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 (~898 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is D J Red Simon Middle a good school?
D J Red Simon Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of 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 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.
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