- Enrollment
- 2,965
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Antonio, TX
Hobby Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hobby Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483312003726
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hobby Middle earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools.
- #74 of 80
- middle schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 68.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hobby Middle has class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hobby Middle ranks #74 of 80 middle schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Northside Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483312003726 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+66 students YoY
Hobby Middle grew from 850 students in 2022-23 to 916 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 57.8 → 65.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+66 students YoY 483312003726 · San Antonio, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,094 enr · 19.2:1 · 68.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Brennan H S (2,965 students)
Hobby Middle grew from 850 students in 2022-23 to 916 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE added 57.8 → 65.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hobby Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brennan H S
Brennan H S
2,965 students
- Harlan H S
Harlan H S
2,778 students
- Clark H S
Clark H S
2,750 students
- Taft H S
Taft H S
2,670 students
- Brandeis H S
Brandeis H S
2,657 students
- This school 1,094
Hobby Middle
1,094 students
What this shows Hobby Middle reports 1,094 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hobby Middle compares
Hobby 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 31% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.0% | ▲ 10% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,094 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,094
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 91% in Texas - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.5%
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
$10,632
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 547 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
164
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.6%
White 17.1%
African American 10.7%
Asian 6.2%
Two or More 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Hobby Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northside Isd reports $10,632 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hobby Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brennan H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harlan H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clark H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taft H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brandeis H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hobby Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,750
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,670
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,657
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- 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 (~1,094 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hobby Middle
How many students attend Hobby Middle?
Hobby Middle has 1,094 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 850 (2022-23) → 916 (2023-24), up 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hobby Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hobby Middle is 19.2:1, which is 31% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hobby Middle?
68.0% of students at Hobby Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hobby Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hobby Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 59.6% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hobby Middle?
Hobby Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Hobby Middle rank among middle schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Hobby Middle ranks #74 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 Northside Isd?
Besides Hobby Middle, Northside Isd also operates Brennan H S (2,965 students), Harlan H S (2,778 students), and Clark H S (2,750 students). See the Northside Isd district page for the complete list.