- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · La Grange, TX
La Grange Middle
Federal NCES profile for La Grange Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482610002934
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Grange Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in La Grange · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
La Grange Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Grange Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in La Grange, TX.
School address
District: La Grange Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482610002934 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
La Grange Middle held near 310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 482610002934 · La Grange, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
309 enr · 13.4:1 · 49.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: La Grange El (961 students)
La Grange Middle held near 310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
La Grange Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- La Grange El
La Grange El
961 students
- La Grange H S
La Grange H S
600 students
- This school 309
La Grange Middle
309 students
What this shows La Grange Middle reports 309 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Grange Middle compares
La Grange 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▼ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Texas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$13,000
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 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.3%
Hispanic or Latino 43.0%
African American 7.1%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, La Grange Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for La Grange Isd reports $13,000 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Grange Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Grange El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Grange H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Grange Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~309 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Grange Middle
How many students attend La Grange Middle?
La Grange Middle has 309 students enrolled. It is a middle school in La Grange, TX. CCD year-over-year: 300 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Grange Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at La Grange Middle is 13.4:1, which is 9% 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 La Grange Middle?
49.0% of students at La Grange Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Grange Middle?
The largest demographic group at La Grange Middle is White at 45.3% of enrollment, in La Grange, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Grange Middle?
La Grange Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Grange Middle rank among public schools in La Grange?
By Resource Investment Index, La Grange Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in La Grange, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in La Grange Isd?
Besides La Grange Middle, La Grange Isd also operates La Grange El (961 students) and La Grange H S (600 students). See the La Grange Isd district page for the complete list.