- Enrollment
- 2,876
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Austin, TX
Lively Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lively Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480894000315
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lively Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #20 of 35
- middle schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 58.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lively Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lively Middle ranks #20 of 35 middle schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-159 students YoY
Lively Middle shrank from 1,107 students in 2022-23 to 948 in 2023-24 (-14.4%).
Teacher FTE added 60.4 → 65.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-159 students YoY 480894000315 · Austin, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
910 enr · 15.2:1 · 58.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowie H S (2,876 students)
Lively Middle shrank from 1,107 students in 2022-23 to 948 in 2023-24 (-14.4%). Teacher FTE added 60.4 → 65.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lively Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bowie H S
Bowie H S
2,876 students
- Akins H S
Akins H S
2,421 students
- Austin H S
Austin H S
2,323 students
- Anderson H S
Anderson H S
2,223 students
- Mccallum H S
Mccallum H S
1,897 students
- This school 910
Lively Middle
910 students
What this shows Lively Middle reports 910 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lively Middle compares
Lively 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.5% | ▼ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 910 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
910
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.8%
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
$12,950
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
135
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.2%
White 18.7%
African American 6.5%
Asian 3.5%
Two or More 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Lively Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Austin Isd reports $12,950 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lively Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Akins H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Austin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anderson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccallum H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lively Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,421
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,323
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,223
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,897
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~910 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lively Middle
How many students attend Lively Middle?
Lively Middle has 910 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,107 (2022-23) → 948 (2023-24), down 159.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lively Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lively Middle is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lively Middle?
58.5% of students at Lively Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lively Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lively Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 68.2% of enrollment, in Austin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lively Middle?
Lively Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Lively Middle rank among middle schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Lively Middle ranks #20 of 35 middle schools in Austin, 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 Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Austin Isd?
Besides Lively Middle, Austin Isd also operates Bowie H S (2,876 students), Akins H S (2,421 students), and Austin H S (2,323 students). See the Austin Isd district page for the complete list.