Enrollment
840
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kilgore Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kilgore Middle
Kilgore Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Kilgore, Texas, enrolling 840 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 840 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,535 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #85, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 210 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Kilgore Isd spends $10,124 per pupil, 26% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 232 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 840 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Kilgore Isd also operates Kilgore H S (1,167 students) and Kilgore Pri (621 students) alongside Kilgore 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 Kilgore Middle compares
Kilgore 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,124
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kilgore Isd, which includes Kilgore Middle.
$10,124
Per student
-26%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.5%
State 40.8%
Federal 15.7%
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 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
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
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 (~840 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Kilgore Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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