Enrollment
968
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rockwall, TX
Herman E Utley Middle
Federal NCES profile for Herman E Utley Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483765011839
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herman E Utley Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Rockwall · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 26.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Herman E Utley Middle has class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herman E Utley Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Rockwall, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Herman E Utley Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Herman E Utley Middle
Herman E Utley Middle is a large middle school in Rockwall, Texas, enrolling 968 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.8:1 is larger than about 92% of Texas schools and 35% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 26.9% free-meal eligibility runs 57% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 968 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 754 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #614, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 484 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Rockwall Isd spends $9,580 per pupil, 30% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Rockwall Isd also operates Rockwall-Heath H S (3,072 students) and Rockwall H S (2,949 students) alongside Herman E Utley 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 Herman E Utley Middle compares
Herman E Utley 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 35% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▼ 57% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 968 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
968
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 92% in Texas - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,580
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 484 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
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 49.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
African American 17.5%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Herman E Utley Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockwall Isd, which includes Herman E Utley Middle.
$9,580
Per student
-30%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.2%
State 19.2%
Federal 10.6%
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 Herman E Utley Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwall-Heath H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockwall H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maurine Cain Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Linda Lyon El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lupe Garcia El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Herman E Utley Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,072
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,949
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,173
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~968 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Herman E Utley Middle
How many students attend Herman E Utley Middle?
Herman E Utley Middle has 968 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rockwall, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herman E Utley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Herman E Utley Middle is 19.8:1, which is 35% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Herman E Utley Middle?
26.9% of students at Herman E Utley Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Herman E Utley Middle?
The largest demographic group at Herman E Utley Middle is White at 49.0% of enrollment, in Rockwall, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herman E Utley Middle?
Herman E Utley Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Herman E Utley Middle rank among middle schools in Rockwall?
By Resource Investment Index, Herman E Utley Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Rockwall, 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 Rockwall on the city page.
Is Herman E Utley Middle a good school?
Herman E Utley Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Rockwall Isd?
Besides Herman E Utley Middle, Rockwall Isd also operates Rockwall-Heath H S (3,072 students), Rockwall H S (2,949 students), and Maurine Cain Middle (1,173 students). See the Rockwall Isd district page for the complete list.
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