- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Goliad, TX
Goliad Middle
Federal NCES profile for Goliad Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482103002097
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goliad Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Goliad · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Goliad Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Goliad Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Goliad, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Goliad Middle shrank from 290 students in 2022-23 to 270 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 482103002097 · Goliad, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
279 enr · 12.7:1 · 42.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Goliad El (550 students)
Goliad Middle shrank from 290 students in 2022-23 to 270 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Goliad Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Goliad El
Goliad El
550 students
- Goliad H S
Goliad H S
415 students
- This school
Goliad Middle
279 students
What this shows Goliad Middle reports 279 students on the CCD universe file.
How Goliad Middle compares
Goliad 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▼ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
279
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Texas - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$13,941
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 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.0%
Hispanic or Latino 42.7%
African American 2.9%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Goliad Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Goliad Isd reports $13,941 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Goliad Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goliad El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Goliad H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Goliad Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~279 students)
Frequently asked questions about Goliad Middle
How many students attend Goliad Middle?
Goliad Middle has 279 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Goliad, TX. CCD year-over-year: 290 (2022-23) → 270 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goliad Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Goliad Middle is 12.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 19% 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 Goliad Middle?
42.1% of students at Goliad Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goliad Middle?
The largest demographic group at Goliad Middle is White at 52.0% of enrollment, in Goliad, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goliad Middle?
Goliad Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Goliad Middle rank among public schools in Goliad?
By Resource Investment Index, Goliad Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Goliad, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Goliad Isd?
Besides Goliad Middle, Goliad Isd also operates Goliad El (550 students) and Goliad H S (415 students). See the Goliad Isd district page for the complete list.