- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dallas, TX
La Academia De Estrellas Middle
Federal NCES profile for La Academia De Estrellas 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 480027014069Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Academia De Estrellas Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #9 of 52
- middle schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 84.1%
- free-lunch eligible
La Academia De Estrellas Middle has class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Academia De Estrellas Middle ranks #9 of 52 middle schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
District: La Academia De Estrellas · Texas
NCES ID 480027014069 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
La Academia De Estrellas Middle held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 26.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 480027014069 · Dallas, TX Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
297 enr · 11.9:1 · 84.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: La Academia De Estrellas (727 students)
La Academia De Estrellas Middle held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 26.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How La Academia De Estrellas Middle compares
La Academia De Estrellas 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.1% | ▲ 36% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 23% in Texas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,526
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.0%
White 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.0, La Academia De Estrellas Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for La Academia De Estrellas reports $13,526 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Academia De Estrellas Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Academia De Estrellas | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Academia De Estrellas Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~297 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Academia De Estrellas Middle
How many students attend La Academia De Estrellas Middle?
La Academia De Estrellas Middle has 297 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 296 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Academia De Estrellas Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at La Academia De Estrellas Middle is 11.9:1, which is 19% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% 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 La Academia De Estrellas Middle?
84.1% of students at La Academia De Estrellas Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Academia De Estrellas Middle?
The largest demographic group at La Academia De Estrellas Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 99.0% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Academia De Estrellas Middle?
La Academia De Estrellas 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 La Academia De Estrellas Middle rank among middle schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, La Academia De Estrellas Middle ranks #9 of 52 middle schools in Dallas, 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 Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in La Academia De Estrellas?
Besides La Academia De Estrellas Middle, La Academia De Estrellas also operates La Academia De Estrellas (727 students). See the La Academia De Estrellas district page for the complete list.