- Enrollment
- 2,564
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dripping Springs, TX
Dripping Springs Middle
Federal NCES profile for Dripping Springs Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480000806094
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dripping Springs Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Dripping Springs · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 917
- students enrolled
Dripping Springs Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dripping Springs Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Dripping Springs, TX.
School address
District: Dripping Springs Isd · Texas
NCES ID 480000806094 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Dripping Springs Middle held near 920 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.1 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+38 students YoY 480000806094 · Dripping Springs, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
917 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Dripping Springs H S (2,564 students)
Dripping Springs Middle held near 920 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.1 → 63.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dripping Springs Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dripping Sprin
Dripping Springs H S
2,564 students
- Dripping Sprin
Dripping Springs El
1,104 students
- Sycamore Sprin
Sycamore Springs Middle
1,043 students
- Walnut Springs 941
Walnut Springs El
941 students
- This school 917
Dripping Springs Middle
917 students
- Rooster Spring 772
Rooster Springs El
772 students
What this shows Dripping Springs Middle reports 917 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dripping Springs Middle compares
Dripping Springs 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 917 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
917
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Texas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,459
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 705 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 2.4%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Dripping Springs Middle is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dripping Springs Isd reports $10,459 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dripping Springs Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dripping Springs H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dripping Springs El | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sycamore Springs Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walnut Springs El | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rooster Springs El | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dripping Springs Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,104
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- 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 (~917 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dripping Springs Middle
How many students attend Dripping Springs Middle?
Dripping Springs Middle has 917 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dripping Springs, TX. CCD year-over-year: 882 (2022-23) → 920 (2023-24), nearly flat (+38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dripping Springs Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dripping Springs Middle is 14.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dripping Springs Middle?
The largest demographic group at Dripping Springs Middle is White at 69.9% of enrollment, in Dripping Springs, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dripping Springs Middle?
Dripping Springs Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Dripping Springs Middle rank among public schools in Dripping Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Dripping Springs Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Dripping Springs, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Dripping Springs Isd?
Besides Dripping Springs Middle, Dripping Springs Isd also operates Dripping Springs H S (2,564 students), Dripping Springs El (1,104 students), and Sycamore Springs Middle (1,043 students). See the Dripping Springs Isd district page for the complete list.