- Enrollment
- 2,854
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Austin, TX
Hill Country Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hill Country Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481776001548
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hill Country Middle earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 35
- middle schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 946
- students enrolled
Hill Country Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hill Country Middle ranks #4 of 35 middle schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Hill Country Middle held near 968 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 70.8 → 70.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 481776001548 · Austin, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
946 enr · 13.5:1 · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Westlake H S (2,854 students)
Hill Country Middle held near 968 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 70.8 → 70.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hill Country Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westlake H S
Westlake H S
2,854 students
- This school 946
Hill Country Middle
946 students
- West Ridge Mid 886
West Ridge Middle
886 students
- Bridge Point E 577
Bridge Point El
577 students
- Eanes El 529
Eanes El
529 students
- Barton Creek E 515
Barton Creek El
515 students
What this shows Hill Country Middle reports 946 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hill Country Middle compares
Hill Country 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 946 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
946
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Texas - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,307
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 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Asian 11.9%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Hill Country Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eanes Isd reports $12,307 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hill Country Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Ridge Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bridge Point El | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eanes El | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barton Creek El | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hill Country Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~946 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hill Country Middle
How many students attend Hill Country Middle?
Hill Country Middle has 946 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 975 (2022-23) → 968 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hill Country Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hill Country Middle is 13.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hill Country Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hill Country Middle is White at 65.4% of enrollment, in Austin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hill Country Middle?
Hill Country Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Hill Country Middle rank among middle schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Hill Country Middle ranks #4 of 35 middle schools in Austin, 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 Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Eanes Isd?
Besides Hill Country Middle, Eanes Isd also operates Westlake H S (2,854 students), West Ridge Middle (886 students), and Bridge Point El (577 students). See the Eanes Isd district page for the complete list.