Enrollment
890
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Granbury, TX
Granbury Middle
Federal NCES profile for Granbury Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482139002142
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Granbury Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #11 of 12
- public schools in Granbury · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 60.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Granbury Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Granbury Middle ranks #11 of 12 public schools in Granbury, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Granbury Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Granbury Middle
Granbury Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in Granbury, Texas, enrolling 890 students.
At 14.8:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.8% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 890 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 1,164 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,040, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 445 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Granbury Isd spends $10,259 per pupil, 25% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 261 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 890 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Granbury Isd also operates Granbury H S (2,215 students) and Acton Middle (938 students) alongside Granbury 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 Granbury Middle compares
Granbury 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.8% | ▼ 2% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 890 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
890
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Texas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.7%
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
$10,259
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 445 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
195
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 58.5%
Hispanic or Latino 35.7%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Granbury Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Granbury Isd, which includes Granbury Middle.
$10,259
Per student
-25%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.8%
State 8.6%
Federal 13.6%
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 Granbury Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granbury H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Acton Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Acton El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mambrino School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John and Lynn Brawner El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Granbury Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,215
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 938
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~890 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Granbury Middle
How many students attend Granbury Middle?
Granbury Middle has 890 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Granbury, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Granbury Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Granbury Middle is 14.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Granbury Middle?
60.8% of students at Granbury Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Granbury Middle?
The largest demographic group at Granbury Middle is White at 58.5% of enrollment, in Granbury, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Granbury Middle?
Granbury Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Granbury Middle rank among public schools in Granbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Granbury Middle ranks #11 of 12 public schools in Granbury, 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 Granbury on the city page.
Is Granbury Middle a good school?
Granbury Middle earns 31/100 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 Granbury Isd?
Besides Granbury Middle, Granbury Isd also operates Granbury H S (2,215 students), Acton Middle (938 students), and Acton El (841 students). See the Granbury Isd district page for the complete list.
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