- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Itasca, TX
Itasca Middle
Federal NCES profile for Itasca Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482448021363
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Itasca Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Itasca · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 56.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Itasca Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Itasca Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Itasca, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Itasca Middle held near 171 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.8 → 13.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 482448021363 · Itasca, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
151 enr · 13.7:1 · 56.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Itasca El (276 students)
Itasca Middle held near 171 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.8 → 13.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Itasca Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Itasca El
Itasca El
276 students
- Itasca H S
Itasca H S
210 students
- This school
Itasca Middle
151 students
What this shows Itasca Middle reports 151 students on the CCD universe file.
How Itasca Middle compares
Itasca 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.1% | ▼ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 151 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
151
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Texas - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,126
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.6%
White 35.1%
African American 2.0%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Itasca Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Itasca Isd reports $13,126 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Itasca Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Itasca El | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Itasca H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Itasca Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~151 students)
Frequently asked questions about Itasca Middle
How many students attend Itasca Middle?
Itasca Middle has 151 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Itasca, TX. CCD year-over-year: 164 (2022-23) → 171 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Itasca Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Itasca Middle is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Itasca Middle?
56.1% of students at Itasca Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Itasca Middle?
The largest demographic group at Itasca Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 61.6% of enrollment, in Itasca, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Itasca Middle?
Itasca Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Itasca Middle rank among public schools in Itasca?
By Resource Investment Index, Itasca Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Itasca, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Itasca Isd?
Besides Itasca Middle, Itasca Isd also operates Itasca El (276 students) and Itasca H S (210 students). See the Itasca Isd district page for the complete list.