- Enrollment
- 2,363
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Antonio, TX
Francis R Scobee Middle
Federal NCES profile for Francis R Scobee Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484095008118
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Francis R Scobee Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #63 of 80
- middle schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 70.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Francis R Scobee Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Francis R Scobee Middle ranks #63 of 80 middle schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Southwest Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484095008118 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-67 students YoY
Francis R Scobee Middle shrank from 856 students in 2022-23 to 789 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 52.8 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-67 students YoY 484095008118 · San Antonio, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
797 enr · 15.3:1 · 70.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwest H S (2,363 students)
Francis R Scobee Middle shrank from 856 students in 2022-23 to 789 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE added 52.8 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Francis R Scobee Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwest H S
Southwest H S
2,363 students
- Southwest Lega
Southwest Legacy H S
2,250 students
- Elm Creek El 805
Elm Creek El
805 students
- This school 797
Francis R Scobee Middle
797 students
- Ronald E Mcnai 784
Ronald E Mcnair Middle
784 students
- Sharon Christa 767
Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle
767 students
What this shows Francis R Scobee Middle reports 797 students on the CCD universe file.
How Francis R Scobee Middle compares
Francis R Scobee 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.3% | ▲ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 797 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
797
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Texas - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.0%
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
$13,119
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 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.8%
White 7.0%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.9, Francis R Scobee Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southwest Isd reports $13,119 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Francis R Scobee Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest Legacy H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elm Creek El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ronald E Mcnair Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Francis R Scobee Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,250
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~797 students)
Frequently asked questions about Francis R Scobee Middle
How many students attend Francis R Scobee Middle?
Francis R Scobee Middle has 797 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 856 (2022-23) → 789 (2023-24), down 67.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francis R Scobee Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Francis R Scobee Middle is 15.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Francis R Scobee Middle?
70.3% of students at Francis R Scobee Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Francis R Scobee Middle?
The largest demographic group at Francis R Scobee Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 83.8% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Francis R Scobee Middle?
Francis R Scobee Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Francis R Scobee Middle rank among middle schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Francis R Scobee Middle ranks #63 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 Southwest Isd?
Besides Francis R Scobee Middle, Southwest Isd also operates Southwest H S (2,363 students), Southwest Legacy H S (2,250 students), and Elm Creek El (805 students). See the Southwest Isd district page for the complete list.