- Enrollment
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Corpus Christi, TX
Driscoll Middle
Federal NCES profile for Driscoll Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481527001053
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Driscoll Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Texas schools.
- #10 of 16
- middle schools in Corpus Christi · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 93.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Driscoll Middle has class sizes smaller than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Driscoll Middle ranks #10 of 16 middle schools in Corpus Christi, TX.
School address
District: Corpus Christi Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481527001053 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-101 students YoY
Driscoll Middle shrank from 661 students in 2022-23 to 560 in 2023-24 (-15.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 47.6 → 43.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-101 students YoY 481527001053 · Corpus Christi, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
524 enr · 11.1:1 · 93.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Veterans Memorial H S (2,026 students)
Driscoll Middle shrank from 661 students in 2022-23 to 560 in 2023-24 (-15.3%). Teacher FTE lost 47.6 → 43.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Driscoll Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Veterans Memor
Veterans Memorial H S
2,026 students
- Carroll H S
Carroll H S
1,928 students
- Ray H S
Ray H S
1,578 students
- Roy Miller H S
Roy Miller H S and Metro School of Design
1,424 students
- Moody H S
Moody H S
1,326 students
- This school 524
Driscoll Middle
524 students
What this shows Driscoll Middle reports 524 students on the CCD universe file.
How Driscoll Middle compares
Driscoll Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.5% | ▲ 51% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 16% in Texas - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
76.9%
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
$11,836
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
232
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 44.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 55.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.9%
African American 6.5%
White 3.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.4, Driscoll Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Corpus Christi Isd reports $11,836 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Driscoll Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carroll H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ray H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roy Miller H S and Metro School of Design | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moody H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Driscoll Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,928
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,424
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,326
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~524 students)
Frequently asked questions about Driscoll Middle
How many students attend Driscoll Middle?
Driscoll Middle has 524 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Corpus Christi, TX. CCD year-over-year: 661 (2022-23) → 560 (2023-24), down 101.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Driscoll Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Driscoll Middle is 11.1:1, which is 24% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% 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 Driscoll Middle?
93.5% of students at Driscoll Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Driscoll Middle?
The largest demographic group at Driscoll Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 88.9% of enrollment, in Corpus Christi, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Driscoll Middle?
Driscoll Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Driscoll Middle rank among middle schools in Corpus Christi?
By Resource Investment Index, Driscoll Middle ranks #10 of 16 middle schools in Corpus Christi, 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 Corpus Christi on the city page.
What other schools are in Corpus Christi Isd?
Besides Driscoll Middle, Corpus Christi Isd also operates Veterans Memorial H S (2,026 students), Carroll H S (1,928 students), and Ray H S (1,578 students). See the Corpus Christi Isd district page for the complete list.