- Enrollment
- 3,072
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Herman E Utley Middle held near 887 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 49.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-36 students YoY 483765011839 · Rockwall, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
968 enr · 19.8:1 · 26.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockwall-Heath H S (3,072 students)
Herman E Utley Middle held near 887 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 49.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Herman E Utley Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rockwall-Heath
Rockwall-Heath H S
3,072 students
- Rockwall H S
Rockwall H S
2,949 students
- Maurine Cain M 1,173
Maurine Cain Middle
1,173 students
- This school 968
Herman E Utley Middle
968 students
- Linda Lyon El 886
Linda Lyon El
886 students
- Lupe Garcia El 864
Lupe Garcia El
864 students
What this shows Herman E Utley Middle reports 968 students on the CCD universe file.
How Herman E Utley Middle compares
Herman E Utley 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 | 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 methodology
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
$9,681
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
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.
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
District finance for Rockwall Isd reports $9,681 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~968 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 923 (2022-23) → 887 (2023-24), nearly flat (-36).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.