Enrollment
729
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Godley, TX
Godley Middle
Federal NCES profile for Godley 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 482096022868
👥 S:T ratio 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Godley Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Godley · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 39.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Godley Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Godley Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Godley, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Godley Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Godley Middle
Godley Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Godley, Texas, enrolling 729 students.
At 14:1, 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 39.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 729 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,117 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #476.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 53/100).
Godley Isd also operates Godley H S (868 students) and Rb Godley El (560 students) alongside Godley 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 Godley Middle compares
Godley 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.1% | ▼ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 729 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
729
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Texas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,444
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 59.5%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Godley Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Godley Isd, which includes Godley Middle.
$13,444
Per student
-1%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.6%
State 41.4%
Federal 10.0%
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 Godley Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godley H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rb Godley El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant View El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Legacy El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Godley Jjaep | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Godley Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~729 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Godley Middle
How many students attend Godley Middle?
Godley Middle has 729 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Godley, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Godley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Godley Middle is 14:1, 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 Godley Middle?
39.1% of students at Godley Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Godley Middle?
The largest demographic group at Godley Middle is White at 59.5% of enrollment, in Godley, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Godley Middle?
Godley Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Godley Middle rank among public schools in Godley?
By Resource Investment Index, Godley Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Godley, 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 Godley on the city page.
Is Godley Middle a good school?
Godley Middle earns 44/100 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 Godley Isd?
Besides Godley Middle, Godley Isd also operates Godley H S (868 students), Rb Godley El (560 students), and Pleasant View El (536 students). See the Godley Isd district page for the complete list.
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