- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waco, TX
La Vega J H George Dixon Campus
Federal NCES profile for La Vega J H George Dixon Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482628002966
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Vega J H George Dixon Campus earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools.
- #5 of 6
- middle schools in Waco · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 92.9%
- free-lunch eligible
La Vega J H George Dixon Campus has class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Vega J H George Dixon Campus ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Waco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
La Vega J H George Dixon Campus held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 482628002966 · Waco, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
441 enr · 16.3:1 · 92.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: La Vega H S (881 students)
La Vega J H George Dixon Campus held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
La Vega J H George Dixon Campus in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- La Vega H S
La Vega H S
881 students
- La Vega Int H
La Vega Int H P Miles Campus
695 students
- La Vega El
La Vega El
630 students
- La Vega Pri Ph
La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus
444 students
- This school
La Vega J H George Dixon Campus
441 students
What this shows La Vega J H George Dixon Campus reports 441 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Vega J H George Dixon Campus compares
La Vega J H George Dixon Campus 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.9% | ▲ 50% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Texas - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$12,833
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 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.8%
African American 24.9%
White 8.6%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, La Vega J H George Dixon Campus is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for La Vega Isd reports $12,833 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Vega J H George Dixon Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Vega H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Vega Int H P Miles Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Vega El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Vega J H George Dixon Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~441 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Vega J H George Dixon Campus
How many students attend La Vega J H George Dixon Campus?
La Vega J H George Dixon Campus has 441 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 438 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Vega J H George Dixon Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at La Vega J H George Dixon Campus is 16.3:1, which is 11% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Vega J H George Dixon Campus?
92.9% of students at La Vega J H George Dixon Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Vega J H George Dixon Campus?
The largest demographic group at La Vega J H George Dixon Campus is Hispanic or Latino at 62.8% of enrollment, in Waco, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Vega J H George Dixon Campus?
La Vega J H George Dixon Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Vega J H George Dixon Campus rank among middle schools in Waco?
By Resource Investment Index, La Vega J H George Dixon Campus ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Waco, 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 Waco on the city page.
What other schools are in La Vega Isd?
Besides La Vega J H George Dixon Campus, La Vega Isd also operates La Vega H S (881 students), La Vega Int H P Miles Campus (695 students), and La Vega El (630 students). See the La Vega Isd district page for the complete list.