- Enrollment
- 2,870
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kyle, TX
Laura B Wallace Middle
Federal NCES profile for Laura B Wallace Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480001008837
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laura B Wallace Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Kyle · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 43.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Laura B Wallace Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laura B Wallace Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Kyle, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Laura B Wallace Middle held near 785 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.5 → 52.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 480001008837 · Kyle, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
831 enr · 15.7:1 · 43.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Moe and Gene Johnson H S (2,870 students)
Laura B Wallace Middle held near 785 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.5 → 52.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Laura B Wallace Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moe and Gene J
Moe and Gene Johnson H S
2,870 students
- Jack C Hays H
Jack C Hays H S
2,304 students
- Lehman H S
Lehman H S
2,128 students
- Dr T C Mccormi
Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle
1,198 students
- Camino Real El 962
Camino Real El
962 students
- This school 831
Laura B Wallace Middle
831 students
What this shows Laura B Wallace Middle reports 831 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laura B Wallace Middle compares
Laura B Wallace 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.0% | ▼ 31% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 831 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
831
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Texas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.3%
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
$11,289
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
145
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 19 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.6%
White 23.6%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 3.6%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Laura B Wallace Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hays Cisd reports $11,289 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laura B Wallace Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moe and Gene Johnson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jack C Hays H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lehman H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camino Real El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laura B Wallace Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,304
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,128
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,198
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~831 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Laura B Wallace Middle
How many students attend Laura B Wallace Middle?
Laura B Wallace Middle has 831 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kyle, TX. CCD year-over-year: 789 (2022-23) → 785 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laura B Wallace Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Laura B Wallace Middle is 15.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Laura B Wallace Middle?
43.0% of students at Laura B Wallace Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laura B Wallace Middle?
The largest demographic group at Laura B Wallace Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 67.6% of enrollment, in Kyle, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laura B Wallace Middle?
Laura B Wallace Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Laura B Wallace Middle rank among middle schools in Kyle?
By Resource Investment Index, Laura B Wallace Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Kyle, 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 Kyle on the city page.
What other schools are in Hays Cisd?
Besides Laura B Wallace Middle, Hays Cisd also operates Moe and Gene Johnson H S (2,870 students), Jack C Hays H S (2,304 students), and Lehman H S (2,128 students). See the Hays Cisd district page for the complete list.