Enrollment
309
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How La Grange Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at La Grange Middle
La Grange Middle is a mid-sized middle school in La Grange, Texas, enrolling 309 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 309 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 795 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #432.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (43%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 309 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
La Grange Isd also operates La Grange El (961 students) and La Grange H S (600 students) alongside La Grange 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 La Grange Middle compares
La Grange 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,347
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for La Grange Isd, which includes La Grange Middle.
$12,347
Per student
-10%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.8%
State 21.5%
Federal 18.6%
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 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
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~309 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in La Grange on the city page.
Is La Grange Middle a good school?
La Grange Middle earns 50/100 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 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.
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