- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Giddings, TX
Giddings Middle
Federal NCES profile for Giddings Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482064002076
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Giddings Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Giddings · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 53.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Giddings Middle has class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Giddings Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Giddings, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Giddings Middle shrank from 455 students in 2022-23 to 406 in 2023-24 (-10.8%).
Teacher FTE held 32.1 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 482064002076 · Giddings, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
389 enr · 12.2:1 · 53.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Giddings H S (648 students)
Giddings Middle shrank from 455 students in 2022-23 to 406 in 2023-24 (-10.8%). Teacher FTE held 32.1 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Giddings Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Giddings H S
Giddings H S
648 students
- Giddings El
Giddings El
585 students
- This school
Giddings Middle
389 students
- Giddings Int
Giddings Int
278 students
What this shows Giddings Middle reports 389 students on the CCD universe file.
How Giddings Middle compares
Giddings 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.4% | ▼ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
389
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 25% in Texas - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$11,035
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.4%
White 32.4%
African American 7.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Giddings Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Giddings Isd reports $11,035 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Giddings Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giddings H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Giddings El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Giddings Int | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Giddings Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~389 students)
Frequently asked questions about Giddings Middle
How many students attend Giddings Middle?
Giddings Middle has 389 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Giddings, TX. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Giddings Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Giddings Middle is 12.2:1, which is 17% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 Giddings Middle?
53.4% of students at Giddings Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Giddings Middle?
The largest demographic group at Giddings Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 58.4% of enrollment, in Giddings, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Giddings Middle?
Giddings Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Giddings Middle rank among public schools in Giddings?
By Resource Investment Index, Giddings Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Giddings, 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 Giddings on the city page.
What other schools are in Giddings Isd?
Besides Giddings Middle, Giddings Isd also operates Giddings H S (648 students), Giddings El (585 students), and Giddings Int (278 students). See the Giddings Isd district page for the complete list.