Enrollment
1,198
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Buda, TX
Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle
Federal NCES profile for Dr T C Mccormick Jr 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 480001013113
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Buda · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 46.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle has class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Buda, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle
Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle is a large middle school in Buda, Texas, enrolling 1,198 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.2:1 is larger than about 87% of Texas schools and 24% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,198 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 595 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #556, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and White (15%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 599 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.9% 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.
Discipline events run high: 274 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,198 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 29 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Hays Cisd also operates Moe and Gene Johnson H S (2,870 students) and Jack C Hays H S (2,304 students) alongside Dr T C Mccormick Jr 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 Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle compares
Dr T C Mccormick Jr 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.0% | ▼ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,198 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,198
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Texas - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.9%
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 599 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
172
in-school suspensions + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 29 expulsions.
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 76.5%
White 14.9%
African American 3.5%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, Dr T C Mccormick Jr 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 Dr T C Mccormick Jr 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 Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moe and Gene Johnson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jack C Hays H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lehman H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Camino Real El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Uhland El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr T C Mccormick Jr 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
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~1,198 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle
How many students attend Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle?
Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle has 1,198 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Buda, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle is 18.2:1, which is 24% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle?
46.0% of students at Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle?
The largest demographic group at Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 76.5% of enrollment, in Buda, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle?
Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle rank among middle schools in Buda?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Buda, 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 Buda on the city page.
Is Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle a good school?
Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 Dr T C Mccormick Jr 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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