- Enrollment
- 3,641
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Austin, TX
Dailey Middle
Federal NCES profile for Dailey Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481662012337
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dailey Middle earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #34 of 35
- middle schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 80.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Dailey Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dailey Middle ranks #34 of 35 middle schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Dailey Middle held near 814 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.6 → 55.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 481662012337 · Austin, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
767 enr · 13.7:1 · 80.7% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Del Valle H S (3,641 students)
Dailey Middle held near 814 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.6 → 55.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dailey Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Del Valle H S
Del Valle H S
3,641 students
- Del Valle Midd 895
Del Valle Middle
895 students
- This school 767
Dailey Middle
767 students
- John P Ojeda M 759
John P Ojeda Middle
759 students
- Del Valle El 726
Del Valle El
726 students
- Hornsby-Dunlap 711
Hornsby-Dunlap El
711 students
What this shows Dailey Middle reports 767 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dailey Middle compares
Dailey Middle held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 80.7% | ▲ 30% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 767 | top 21% | - | - |
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.
767
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
60.4%
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
$13,030
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 767 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
168
in-school suspensions + 167 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 53 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.6%
African American 15.3%
White 5.5%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, Dailey Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Del Valle Isd reports $13,030 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dailey Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Valle H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Del Valle Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John P Ojeda Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Del Valle El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hornsby-Dunlap El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dailey Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~767 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dailey Middle
How many students attend Dailey Middle?
Dailey Middle has 767 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 834 (2022-23) → 814 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dailey Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dailey 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 Dailey Middle?
80.7% of students at Dailey Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dailey Middle?
The largest demographic group at Dailey Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 75.6% of enrollment, in Austin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dailey Middle?
Dailey Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Dailey Middle rank among middle schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Dailey Middle ranks #34 of 35 middle schools in Austin, 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 Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Del Valle Isd?
Besides Dailey Middle, Del Valle Isd also operates Del Valle H S (3,641 students), Del Valle Middle (895 students), and John P Ojeda Middle (759 students). See the Del Valle Isd district page for the complete list.