Enrollment
1,062
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Universal City, TX
Kitty Hawk Middle
Federal NCES profile for Kitty Hawk Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482499002792
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kitty Hawk Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Universal City · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kitty Hawk Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kitty Hawk Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Universal City, TX.
School address
District: Judson Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482499002792 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kitty Hawk Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kitty Hawk Middle
Kitty Hawk Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in Universal City, Texas, enrolling 1,062 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 52.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,062 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 796 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #390.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and White (19%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 266 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.0% 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: 397 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,062 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 Kitty Hawk 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 Kitty Hawk Middle compares
Kitty Hawk 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▼ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,062 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,062
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Texas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.0%
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
$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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
211
in-school suspensions + 186 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.4 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 58.2%
White 18.6%
African American 14.3%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Kitty Hawk Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Judson Isd, which includes Kitty Hawk 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 Kitty Hawk Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judson H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Karen Wagner H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Veterans Memorial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Judson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry Metzger Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kitty Hawk 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
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~1,062 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kitty Hawk Middle
How many students attend Kitty Hawk Middle?
Kitty Hawk Middle has 1,062 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Universal City, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kitty Hawk Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kitty Hawk Middle is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Kitty Hawk Middle?
52.6% of students at Kitty Hawk Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kitty Hawk Middle?
The largest demographic group at Kitty Hawk Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 58.2% of enrollment, in Universal City, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kitty Hawk Middle?
Kitty Hawk Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Kitty Hawk Middle rank among public schools in Universal City?
By Resource Investment Index, Kitty Hawk Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Universal City, 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 Universal City on the city page.
Is Kitty Hawk Middle a good school?
Kitty Hawk Middle earns 41/100 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 Judson Isd?
Besides Kitty Hawk 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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