- Enrollment
- 3,403
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Antonio, TX
Driscoll Middle
Federal NCES profile for Driscoll Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483294000290
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Driscoll Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools.
- #30 of 80
- middle schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 49.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Driscoll Middle has class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Driscoll Middle ranks #30 of 80 middle schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: North East Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483294000290 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Driscoll Middle shrank from 603 students in 2022-23 to 562 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 49.8 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 483294000290 · San Antonio, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
535 enr · 10.9:1 · 49.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Reagan H S (3,403 students)
Driscoll Middle shrank from 603 students in 2022-23 to 562 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE added 49.8 → 53.0 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
- Reagan H S
Reagan H S
3,403 students
- Johnson H S
Johnson H S
3,196 students
- Madison H S
Madison H S
2,616 students
- Roosevelt H S
Roosevelt H S
2,431 students
- Churchill H S
Churchill H S
2,308 students
- This school 535
Driscoll Middle
535 students
What this shows Driscoll Middle reports 535 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.4% | ▼ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
535
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 15% in Texas - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.8%
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
$11,211
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 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
122
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.6%
White 23.2%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 5.6%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Driscoll Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North East Isd reports $11,211 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reagan H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Churchill 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
- 3,196
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,616
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,431
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,308
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~535 students)
Frequently asked questions about Driscoll Middle
How many students attend Driscoll Middle?
Driscoll Middle has 535 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 603 (2022-23) → 562 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Driscoll Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Driscoll Middle is 10.9:1, which is 26% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 31% 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?
49.4% 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 63.6% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Driscoll Middle?
Driscoll Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Driscoll Middle ranks #30 of 80 middle schools in San Antonio, 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 San Antonio on the city page.
What other schools are in North East Isd?
Besides Driscoll Middle, North East Isd also operates Reagan H S (3,403 students), Johnson H S (3,196 students), and Madison H S (2,616 students). See the North East Isd district page for the complete list.