- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fabens, TX
Fabens Middle
Federal NCES profile for Fabens Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481890001765
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fabens Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Fabens · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 89.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Fabens Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fabens Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Fabens, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Fabens Middle held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.2 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 481890001765 · Fabens, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 13.1:1 · 89.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Fabens H S (616 students)
Fabens Middle held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.2 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Fabens Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fabens H S
Fabens H S
616 students
- Johanna Odonne
Johanna Odonnell Int
434 students
- Fabens El
Fabens El
421 students
- This school
Fabens Middle
394 students
What this shows Fabens Middle reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fabens Middle compares
Fabens 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.4% | ▲ 44% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$15,557
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
109
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 58 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.6, Fabens Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fabens Isd reports $15,557 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fabens Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fabens H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Johanna Odonnell Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fabens El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fabens Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~394 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fabens Middle
How many students attend Fabens Middle?
Fabens Middle has 394 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fabens, TX. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 415 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fabens Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Fabens Middle is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Fabens Middle?
89.4% of students at Fabens Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fabens Middle?
The largest demographic group at Fabens Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 99.7% of enrollment, in Fabens, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fabens Middle?
Fabens Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Fabens Middle rank among public schools in Fabens?
By Resource Investment Index, Fabens Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Fabens, 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 Fabens Isd?
Besides Fabens Middle, Fabens Isd also operates Fabens H S (616 students), Johanna Odonnell Int (434 students), and Fabens El (421 students). See the Fabens Isd district page for the complete list.