Enrollment
790
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Angelo, TX
Lone Star Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lone Star Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483870004313
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lone Star Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in San Angelo · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 56.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lone Star Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lone Star Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in San Angelo, TX.
School address
District: San Angelo Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483870004313 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lone Star Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lone Star Middle
Lone Star Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in San Angelo, Texas, enrolling 790 students.
At 13.9:1, 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 below the state's typical profile, with 56.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 790 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 1,302 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #233.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (63%) and White (29%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 263 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding San Angelo Isd spends $9,824 per pupil, 28% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 250 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 790 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
San Angelo Isd also operates Central H S (2,985 students) and Glenn Middle (1,260 students) alongside Lone Star 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 Lone Star Middle compares
Lone Star 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.7% | ▼ 8% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 790 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
790
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Texas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$9,824
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 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
183
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 63.3%
White 29.2%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Lone Star Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Angelo Isd, which includes Lone Star Middle.
$9,824
Per student
-28%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.9%
State 38.4%
Federal 20.7%
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 Lone Star Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenn Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake View H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamar El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lone Star Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,985
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,260
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~790 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lone Star Middle
How many students attend Lone Star Middle?
Lone Star Middle has 790 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Angelo, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lone Star Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lone Star Middle is 13.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Lone Star Middle?
56.7% of students at Lone Star Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lone Star Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lone Star Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 63.3% of enrollment, in San Angelo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lone Star Middle?
Lone Star Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Lone Star Middle rank among middle schools in San Angelo?
By Resource Investment Index, Lone Star Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in San Angelo, 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 San Angelo on the city page.
Is Lone Star Middle a good school?
Lone Star Middle earns 47/100 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 San Angelo Isd?
Besides Lone Star Middle, San Angelo Isd also operates Central H S (2,985 students), Glenn Middle (1,260 students), and Lake View H S (1,072 students). See the San Angelo Isd district page for the complete list.
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