Enrollment
759
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Austin, TX
John P Ojeda Middle
Federal NCES profile for John P Ojeda Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481662009527
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John P Ojeda Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #35 of 35
- middle schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 81.9%
- free-lunch eligible
John P Ojeda Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John P Ojeda Middle ranks #35 of 35 middle schools in Austin, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John P Ojeda Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at John P Ojeda Middle
John P Ojeda Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Austin, Texas, enrolling 759 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 759 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,934 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,700, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 759 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 344 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 759 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 43 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Del Valle Isd also operates Del Valle H S (3,641 students) and Del Valle Middle (895 students) alongside John P Ojeda 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 John P Ojeda Middle compares
John P Ojeda 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.9% | ▲ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 759 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
759
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.0%
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
$12,356
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 759 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
208
in-school suspensions + 136 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 43 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
Hispanic or Latino 88.4%
African American 6.2%
White 2.4%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.4, John P Ojeda Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Del Valle Isd, which includes John P Ojeda Middle.
$12,356
Per student
-9%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.8%
State 13.4%
Federal 18.8%
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 John P Ojeda Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Valle H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Del Valle Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dailey Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Del Valle El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hornsby-Dunlap El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John P Ojeda Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,641
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~759 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about John P Ojeda Middle
How many students attend John P Ojeda Middle?
John P Ojeda Middle has 759 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Austin, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John P Ojeda Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at John P Ojeda Middle is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John P Ojeda Middle?
81.9% of students at John P Ojeda Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John P Ojeda Middle?
The largest demographic group at John P Ojeda Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 88.4% of enrollment, in Austin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John P Ojeda Middle?
John P Ojeda Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 John P Ojeda Middle rank among middle schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, John P Ojeda Middle ranks #35 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.
Is John P Ojeda Middle a good school?
John P Ojeda Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 Del Valle Isd?
Besides John P Ojeda Middle, Del Valle Isd also operates Del Valle H S (3,641 students), Del Valle Middle (895 students), and Dailey Middle (767 students). See the Del Valle Isd district page for the complete list.
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