Enrollment
837
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Georgetown, TX
George Wagner Middle
Federal NCES profile for George Wagner 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 482060013486
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Wagner Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Georgetown · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 35.8%
- free-lunch eligible
George Wagner Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Wagner Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Georgetown, TX.
School address
District: Georgetown Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482060013486 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George Wagner Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at George Wagner Middle
George Wagner Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Georgetown, Texas, enrolling 837 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 837 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 993 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #917, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (54%) and White (31%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 468 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 191 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 837 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Georgetown Isd also operates East View H S (2,206 students) and Georgetown H S (2,059 students) alongside George Wagner 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 George Wagner Middle compares
George Wagner 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.8% | ▼ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 837 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
837
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Texas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$11,115
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
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 468 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
141
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.8 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
Hispanic or Latino 53.6%
White 31.3%
African American 5.1%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, George Wagner Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Georgetown Isd, which includes George Wagner Middle.
$11,115
Per student
-19%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.2%
State 7.3%
Federal 11.5%
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 George Wagner Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East View H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Georgetown H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wolf Ranch El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles a Forbes Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williams El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Wagner Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,059
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~837 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about George Wagner Middle
How many students attend George Wagner Middle?
George Wagner Middle has 837 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Georgetown, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Wagner Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at George Wagner Middle is 13.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 George Wagner Middle?
35.8% of students at George Wagner Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Wagner Middle?
The largest demographic group at George Wagner Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 53.6% of enrollment, in Georgetown, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Wagner Middle?
George Wagner Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does George Wagner Middle rank among middle schools in Georgetown?
By Resource Investment Index, George Wagner Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Georgetown, 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 Georgetown on the city page.
Is George Wagner Middle a good school?
George Wagner Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 Georgetown Isd?
Besides George Wagner Middle, Georgetown Isd also operates East View H S (2,206 students), Georgetown H S (2,059 students), and Wolf Ranch El (869 students). See the Georgetown Isd district page for the complete list.
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