Enrollment
431
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Devine, TX
Devine Middle
Federal NCES profile for Devine 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 481695001470
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Devine Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Devine · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 50.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Devine Middle has class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Devine Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Devine, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Devine Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Devine Middle
Devine Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Devine, Texas, enrolling 431 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 50.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 431 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,141 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #868, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and White (32%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 431 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Devine Isd spends $10,873 per pupil, 20% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 94 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 431 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Devine Isd also operates Devine H S (551 students) and John J Ciavarra El (502 students) alongside Devine 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 Devine Middle compares
Devine 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 | 50.3% | ▼ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 60% | - | - |
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.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below 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
23.7%
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
$10,873
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.8 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 64.3%
White 32.0%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Devine Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Devine Isd, which includes Devine Middle.
$10,873
Per student
-20%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.9%
State 57.9%
Federal 12.2%
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 Devine Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devine H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John J Ciavarra El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Devine Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Devine Learning Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Devine Daep School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Devine Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- -
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~431 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Devine Middle
How many students attend Devine Middle?
Devine Middle has 431 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Devine, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Devine Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Devine 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 Devine Middle?
50.3% of students at Devine Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Devine Middle?
The largest demographic group at Devine Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 64.3% of enrollment, in Devine, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Devine Middle?
Devine Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Devine Middle rank among public schools in Devine?
By Resource Investment Index, Devine Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Devine, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Devine on the city page.
Is Devine Middle a good school?
Devine Middle earns 40/100 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 Devine Isd?
Besides Devine Middle, Devine Isd also operates Devine H S (551 students), John J Ciavarra El (502 students), and Devine Intermediate School (454 students). See the Devine Isd district page for the complete list.
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