Enrollment
1,305
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Austin, TX
Gorzycki Middle
Federal NCES profile for Gorzycki Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480894011059
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gorzycki Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools.
- #18 of 35
- middle schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 8.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Gorzycki Middle has class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gorzycki Middle ranks #18 of 35 middle schools in Austin, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gorzycki Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gorzycki Middle
Gorzycki Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Austin, Texas, enrolling 1,305 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.1:1 is larger than about 93% of Texas schools and 37% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.4% free-meal eligibility runs 86% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,305 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 244 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #166.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 435 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Austin Isd also operates Bowie H S (2,876 students) and Akins H S (2,421 students) alongside Gorzycki 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 Gorzycki Middle compares
Gorzycki 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 37% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.4% | ▼ 86% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,305 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,305
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 93% in Texas - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,492
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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 57.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
Asian 9.8%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Gorzycki Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Austin Isd, which includes Gorzycki Middle.
$12,492
Per student
-8%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.2%
State 6.6%
Federal 18.1%
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 Gorzycki Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Akins H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Austin H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anderson H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccallum H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gorzycki Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,876
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,421
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,323
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,223
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,897
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~1,305 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gorzycki Middle
How many students attend Gorzycki Middle?
Gorzycki Middle has 1,305 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Austin, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gorzycki Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Gorzycki Middle is 20.1:1, which is 37% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gorzycki Middle?
8.4% of students at Gorzycki Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gorzycki Middle?
The largest demographic group at Gorzycki Middle is White at 57.6% of enrollment, in Austin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gorzycki Middle?
Gorzycki Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Gorzycki Middle rank among middle schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Gorzycki Middle ranks #18 of 35 middle schools in Austin, 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 Austin on the city page.
Is Gorzycki Middle a good school?
Gorzycki Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 Austin Isd?
Besides Gorzycki Middle, Austin Isd also operates Bowie H S (2,876 students), Akins H S (2,421 students), and Austin H S (2,323 students). See the Austin Isd district page for the complete list.
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