Enrollment
813
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Irving, TX
Lady Bird Johnson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lady Bird Johnson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482442010598
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lady Bird Johnson Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #8 of 11
- middle schools in Irving · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 83.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lady Bird Johnson Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lady Bird Johnson Middle ranks #8 of 11 middle schools in Irving, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lady Bird Johnson Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lady Bird Johnson Middle
Lady Bird Johnson Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Irving, Texas, enrolling 813 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 83.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 813 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,695 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #273.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 271 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 325 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 813 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 44 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Irving Isd also operates Macarthur H S (2,484 students) and Irving H S (2,390 students) alongside Lady Bird Johnson 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 Lady Bird Johnson Middle compares
Lady Bird Johnson 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.9% | ▲ 36% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 813 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
813
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.9%
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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Texas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$12,024
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
211
in-school suspensions + 114 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 44 expulsions.
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 71.3%
African American 15.6%
White 6.5%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, Lady Bird Johnson Middle is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Irving Isd, which includes Lady Bird Johnson Middle.
$12,024
Per student
-12%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.7%
State 37.6%
Federal 16.7%
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 Lady Bird Johnson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macarthur H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Irving H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nimitz H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jack E Singley Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandenburg El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lady Bird Johnson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,390
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~813 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lady Bird Johnson Middle
How many students attend Lady Bird Johnson Middle?
Lady Bird Johnson Middle has 813 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Irving, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lady Bird Johnson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lady Bird Johnson Middle is 13.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 Lady Bird Johnson Middle?
83.9% of students at Lady Bird Johnson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lady Bird Johnson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lady Bird Johnson Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 71.3% of enrollment, in Irving, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lady Bird Johnson Middle?
Lady Bird Johnson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Lady Bird Johnson Middle rank among middle schools in Irving?
By Resource Investment Index, Lady Bird Johnson Middle ranks #8 of 11 middle schools in Irving, 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 Irving on the city page.
Is Lady Bird Johnson Middle a good school?
Lady Bird Johnson Middle earns 45/100 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 Irving Isd?
Besides Lady Bird Johnson Middle, Irving Isd also operates Macarthur H S (2,484 students), Irving H S (2,390 students), and Nimitz H S (2,343 students). See the Irving Isd district page for the complete list.
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