Enrollment
166
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Garrison, TX
Garrison Middle
Federal NCES profile for Garrison Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482040007702
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garrison Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Garrison · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 49.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Garrison Middle has class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garrison Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Garrison, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Garrison Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Garrison Middle
Garrison Middle is a small middle school in Garrison, Texas, enrolling 166 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 166 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 395 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #302, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 42/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Garrison Isd spends $10,381 per pupil, 24% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 41 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 166 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Garrison Isd also operates Garrison El (346 students) and Garrison H S (221 students) alongside Garrison Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Garrison Middle compares
Garrison Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▼ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 166 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
166
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.7%
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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Texas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$10,381
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 74.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
African American 10.2%
Two or More 3.0%
Largest group: White at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Garrison Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Garrison Isd, which includes Garrison Middle.
$10,381
Per student
-24%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.8%
State 68.1%
Federal 12.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Garrison Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garrison El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garrison H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nacogdoches County Daep Coop | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Garrison Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~166 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Garrison Middle
How many students attend Garrison Middle?
Garrison Middle has 166 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Garrison, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garrison Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Garrison Middle is 16.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Garrison Middle?
49.7% of students at Garrison Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garrison Middle?
The largest demographic group at Garrison Middle is White at 74.1% of enrollment, in Garrison, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garrison Middle?
Garrison Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Garrison Middle rank among public schools in Garrison?
By Resource Investment Index, Garrison Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Garrison, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Garrison on the city page.
Is Garrison Middle a good school?
Garrison Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Garrison Isd?
Besides Garrison Middle, Garrison Isd also operates Garrison El (346 students), Garrison H S (221 students), and Nacogdoches County Daep Coop (3 students). See the Garrison Isd district page for the complete list.
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