- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Austin, TX
Decker Middle
Federal NCES profile for Decker Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482889011453
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Decker Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools.
- #32 of 35
- middle schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 77.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Decker Middle has class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Decker Middle ranks #32 of 35 middle schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Decker Middle held near 589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 47.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 482889011453 · Austin, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
606 enr · 12.4:1 · 77.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Manor H S (2,422 students)
Decker Middle held near 589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 47.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Decker Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manor H S
Manor H S
2,422 students
- Manor New Tech 744
Manor New Technology Middle
744 students
- Manor New Tech 640
Manor New Technology High
640 students
- Lagos El 640
Lagos El
640 students
- Shadowglen El 639
Shadowglen El
639 students
- This school 606
Decker Middle
606 students
What this shows Decker Middle reports 606 students on the CCD universe file.
How Decker Middle compares
Decker 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.1% | ▲ 25% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 606 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
606
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 27% in Texas - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.1%
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
$12,727
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 606 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.8%
African American 19.3%
Asian 6.1%
White 5.1%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Decker Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Manor Isd reports $12,727 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Decker Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manor New Technology Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manor New Technology High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lagos El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shadowglen El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Decker Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~606 students)
Frequently asked questions about Decker Middle
How many students attend Decker Middle?
Decker Middle has 606 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 606 (2022-23) → 589 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Decker Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Decker Middle is 12.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% 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 Decker Middle?
77.1% of students at Decker Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Decker Middle?
The largest demographic group at Decker Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 67.8% of enrollment, in Austin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Decker Middle?
Decker Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Decker Middle rank among middle schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Decker Middle ranks #32 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 Manor Isd?
Besides Decker Middle, Manor Isd also operates Manor H S (2,422 students), Manor New Technology Middle (744 students), and Manor New Technology High (640 students). See the Manor Isd district page for the complete list.