- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lexington, TX
Lexington Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lexington Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482733006292
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lexington Middle earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 37.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lexington Middle has class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lexington Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lexington, TX.
School address
District: Lexington Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482733006292 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Lexington Middle shrank from 242 students in 2022-23 to 224 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE held 20.7 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 482733006292 · Lexington, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
228 enr · 11.4:1 · 37.2% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Lexington El (488 students)
Lexington Middle shrank from 242 students in 2022-23 to 224 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE held 20.7 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lexington Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lexington El
Lexington El
488 students
- Lexington H S
Lexington H S
336 students
- This school
Lexington Middle
228 students
What this shows Lexington Middle reports 228 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lexington Middle compares
Lexington Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.2% | ▼ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 228 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
228
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 18% in Texas - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,601
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 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 72.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
African American 3.5%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.9, Lexington Middle is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lexington Isd reports $12,601 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lexington Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lexington H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lexington Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~228 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lexington Middle
How many students attend Lexington Middle?
Lexington Middle has 228 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lexington, TX. CCD year-over-year: 242 (2022-23) → 224 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lexington Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lexington Middle is 11.4:1, which is 22% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% 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 Lexington Middle?
37.2% of students at Lexington Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lexington Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lexington Middle is White at 72.8% of enrollment, in Lexington, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lexington Middle?
Lexington Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Lexington Middle rank among public schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Lexington Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lexington, 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 Lexington Isd?
Besides Lexington Middle, Lexington Isd also operates Lexington El (488 students) and Lexington H S (336 students). See the Lexington Isd district page for the complete list.