- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Grand Saline, TX
Grand Saline Middle
Federal NCES profile for Grand Saline Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482145005483
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand Saline Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Grand Saline · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 54.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Grand Saline Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Saline Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Grand Saline, TX.
School address
District: Grand Saline Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482145005483 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Grand Saline Middle grew from 273 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 19.4 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 482145005483 · Grand Saline, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 15.4:1 · 54.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Saline H S (363 students)
Grand Saline Middle grew from 273 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 19.4 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Grand Saline Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grand Saline H
Grand Saline H S
363 students
- Grand Saline E
Grand Saline El
299 students
- This school
Grand Saline Middle
293 students
- Grand Saline I
Grand Saline Int
244 students
- Van Zandt Co Y 12
Van Zandt Co Youth Multi-Service Ctr
12 students
What this shows Grand Saline Middle reports 293 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grand Saline Middle compares
Grand Saline Middle is a growing 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.2% | ▼ 12% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Texas - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$13,040
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 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.8%
Hispanic or Latino 30.4%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Grand Saline Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grand Saline Isd reports $13,040 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grand Saline Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Saline H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Saline El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Saline Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Van Zandt Co Youth Multi-Service Ctr | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Grand Saline Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~293 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grand Saline Middle
How many students attend Grand Saline Middle?
Grand Saline Middle has 293 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Grand Saline, TX. CCD year-over-year: 273 (2022-23) → 287 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Saline Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Saline Middle is 15.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grand Saline Middle?
54.2% of students at Grand Saline Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand Saline Middle?
The largest demographic group at Grand Saline Middle is White at 64.8% of enrollment, in Grand Saline, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand Saline Middle?
Grand Saline Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Grand Saline Middle rank among public schools in Grand Saline?
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Saline Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Grand Saline, 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 Grand Saline on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Saline Isd?
Besides Grand Saline Middle, Grand Saline Isd also operates Grand Saline H S (363 students), Grand Saline El (299 students), and Grand Saline Int (244 students). See the Grand Saline Isd district page for the complete list.