- Enrollment
- 2,498
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Antonio, TX
Henry Metzger Middle
Federal NCES profile for Henry Metzger Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482499010446
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry Metzger Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #58 of 80
- middle schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 73.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Henry Metzger Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry Metzger Middle ranks #58 of 80 middle schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Henry Metzger Middle held near 907 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-46 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 67.3 → 64.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-46 students YoY 482499010446 · San Antonio, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
991 enr · 14.8:1 · 73.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Judson H S (2,498 students)
Henry Metzger Middle held near 907 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-46 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 67.3 → 64.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Henry Metzger Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Judson H S
Judson H S
2,498 students
- Karen Wagner H
Karen Wagner H S
2,423 students
- Veterans Memor
Veterans Memorial H S
1,579 students
- Judson Middle
Judson Middle
1,189 students
- Kitty Hawk Mid
Kitty Hawk Middle
1,062 students
- This school 991
Henry Metzger Middle
991 students
What this shows Henry Metzger Middle reports 991 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henry Metzger Middle compares
Henry Metzger Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 | 73.8% | ▲ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 991 | top 11% | - | - |
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.
991
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above 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
46.5%
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
$11,253
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
252
in-school suspensions + 190 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.8%
African American 29.6%
White 8.1%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Henry Metzger Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Judson Isd reports $11,253 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Henry Metzger Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Karen Wagner H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Veterans Memorial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Judson Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kitty Hawk Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henry Metzger Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,423
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,189
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,062
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- 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 (~991 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Henry Metzger Middle
How many students attend Henry Metzger Middle?
Henry Metzger Middle has 991 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 953 (2022-23) → 907 (2023-24), nearly flat (-46).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry Metzger Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry Metzger 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 Henry Metzger Middle?
73.8% of students at Henry Metzger Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henry Metzger Middle?
The largest demographic group at Henry Metzger Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 55.8% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry Metzger Middle?
Henry Metzger Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Henry Metzger Middle rank among middle schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry Metzger Middle ranks #58 of 80 middle schools in San Antonio, 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 San Antonio on the city page.
What other schools are in Judson Isd?
Besides Henry Metzger Middle, Judson Isd also operates Judson H S (2,498 students), Karen Wagner H S (2,423 students), and Veterans Memorial H S (1,579 students). See the Judson Isd district page for the complete list.