- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kilgore, TX
Kilgore Middle
Federal NCES profile for Kilgore Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482562002860
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kilgore Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Kilgore · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 72.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Kilgore Middle has class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kilgore Middle ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Kilgore, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Kilgore Middle held near 861 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.8 → 57.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 482562002860 · Kilgore, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
840 enr · 16.2:1 · 72.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Kilgore H S (1,167 students)
Kilgore Middle held near 861 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.8 → 57.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kilgore Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kilgore H S
Kilgore H S
1,167 students
- This school
Kilgore Middle
840 students
- Kilgore Pri
Kilgore Pri
621 students
- Kilgore Int
Kilgore Int
531 students
- Chandler El
Chandler El
501 students
What this shows Kilgore Middle reports 840 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kilgore Middle compares
Kilgore 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.8% | ▲ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 840 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
840
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Texas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$10,835
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
153
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.7%
Hispanic or Latino 38.9%
African American 13.1%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Kilgore Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kilgore Isd reports $10,835 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kilgore Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilgore H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kilgore Pri | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kilgore Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chandler El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kilgore Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- 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 (~840 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kilgore Middle
How many students attend Kilgore Middle?
Kilgore Middle has 840 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kilgore, TX. CCD year-over-year: 885 (2022-23) → 861 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kilgore Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kilgore Middle is 16.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kilgore Middle?
72.8% of students at Kilgore Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kilgore Middle?
The largest demographic group at Kilgore Middle is White at 40.7% of enrollment, in Kilgore, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kilgore Middle?
Kilgore Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Kilgore Middle rank among public schools in Kilgore?
By Resource Investment Index, Kilgore Middle ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Kilgore, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kilgore on the city page.
What other schools are in Kilgore Isd?
Besides Kilgore Middle, Kilgore Isd also operates Kilgore H S (1,167 students), Kilgore Pri (621 students), and Kilgore Int (531 students). See the Kilgore Isd district page for the complete list.