- Enrollment
- 2,498
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Antonio, TX
Kirby Middle
Federal NCES profile for Kirby 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 482499002791
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kirby Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Texas schools.
- #11 of 80
- middle schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 92.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Kirby Middle has class sizes smaller than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kirby Middle ranks #11 of 80 middle schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Kirby Middle shrank from 683 students in 2022-23 to 637 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 61.4 → 56.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 482499002791 · San Antonio, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
423 enr · 6.9:1 · 92.4% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Judson H S (2,498 students)
Kirby Middle shrank from 683 students in 2022-23 to 637 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 61.4 → 56.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kirby Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Judson H S
Judson H S
2,498 students
- Karen Wagner H
Karen Wagner H S
2,423 students
- Veterans Memor
Veterans Memorial H S
1,579 students
- Judson Middle
Judson Middle
1,189 students
- Kitty Hawk Mid
Kitty Hawk Middle
1,062 students
- This school 423
Kirby Middle
423 students
What this shows Kirby Middle reports 423 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kirby Middle compares
Kirby Middle is a shrinking 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 | 6.9:1 | ▼ 53% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.4% | ▲ 49% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.9:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.9:1
students per teacher
- 53% below state mean
Top 3% in Texas - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
73.3%
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
$11,253
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 141 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
162
in-school suspensions + 164 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 38.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 77.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.2%
African American 20.8%
White 4.5%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.7, Kirby Middle is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Judson Isd reports $11,253 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kirby Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Karen Wagner H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Veterans Memorial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Judson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kitty Hawk Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kirby Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,423
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,189
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,062
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- 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 (~423 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kirby Middle
How many students attend Kirby Middle?
Kirby Middle has 423 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 683 (2022-23) → 637 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kirby Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kirby Middle is 6.9:1, which is 53% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 56% 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 Kirby Middle?
92.4% of students at Kirby Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kirby Middle?
The largest demographic group at Kirby Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 71.2% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kirby Middle?
Kirby 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 Kirby Middle rank among middle schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Kirby Middle ranks #11 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 Judson Isd?
Besides Kirby Middle, Judson Isd also operates Judson H S (2,498 students), Karen Wagner H S (2,423 students), and Veterans Memorial H S (1,579 students). See the Judson Isd district page for the complete list.