- Enrollment
- 3,824
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Austin, TX
Deerpark Middle
Federal NCES profile for Deerpark Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483808006606
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deerpark Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #29 of 35
- middle schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Deerpark Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deerpark Middle ranks #29 of 35 middle schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Deerpark Middle held near 820 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 65.5 → 64.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-41 students YoY 483808006606 · Austin, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
916 enr · 14.1:1 · 34.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Round Rock H S (3,824 students)
Deerpark Middle held near 820 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 65.5 → 64.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Deerpark Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Round Rock H S
Round Rock H S
3,824 students
- Westwood H S
Westwood H S
2,858 students
- Cedar Ridge H
Cedar Ridge H S
2,713 students
- Mcneil H S
Mcneil H S
2,660 students
- Stony Point H
Stony Point H S
2,508 students
- This school 916
Deerpark Middle
916 students
What this shows Deerpark Middle reports 916 students on the CCD universe file.
How Deerpark Middle compares
Deerpark 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▼ 45% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 916 | top 14% | - | - |
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.
916
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
34.2%
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
$10,955
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
Counselors2.7 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
86
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.9%
White 30.0%
African American 15.9%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Deerpark Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Round Rock Isd reports $10,955 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Deerpark Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Rock H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Ridge H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcneil H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stony Point H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deerpark Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,858
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,713
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,660
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,508
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- 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 (~916 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Deerpark Middle
How many students attend Deerpark Middle?
Deerpark Middle has 916 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 861 (2022-23) → 820 (2023-24), nearly flat (-41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deerpark Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Deerpark Middle 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 Deerpark Middle?
34.0% of students at Deerpark Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deerpark Middle?
The largest demographic group at Deerpark Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 41.9% of enrollment, in Austin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deerpark Middle?
Deerpark Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Deerpark Middle rank among middle schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Deerpark Middle ranks #29 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 Round Rock Isd?
Besides Deerpark Middle, Round Rock Isd also operates Round Rock H S (3,824 students), Westwood H S (2,858 students), and Cedar Ridge H S (2,713 students). See the Round Rock Isd district page for the complete list.