Enrollment
423
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-53% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kirby Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kirby Middle
Kirby Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in San Antonio, Texas, enrolling 423 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.9:1, Kirby Middle is leaner than roughly 97% of Texas schools and 53% under the state's 14.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 92.4% of students qualify for free meals, 49% above the Texas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 423 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,567 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #50, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 141 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 73.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Judson Isd spends $10,949 per pupil, 20% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 326 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 423 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Judson Isd also operates Judson H S (2,498 students) and Karen Wagner H S (2,423 students) alongside Kirby 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 Kirby Middle compares
Kirby 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,949
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Judson Isd, which includes Kirby Middle.
$10,949
Per student
-20%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.4%
State 33.9%
Federal 19.8%
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 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
- 2,498
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- 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
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 (~423 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Kirby Middle a good school?
Kirby Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of 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 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.
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