- Enrollment
- 2,985
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-63 students YoY
Lone Star Middle shrank from 903 students in 2022-23 to 840 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 57.2 → 60.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-63 students YoY 483870004313 · San Angelo, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
790 enr · 13.9:1 · 56.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Central H S (2,985 students)
Lone Star Middle shrank from 903 students in 2022-23 to 840 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE added 57.2 → 60.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lone Star Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central H S
Central H S
2,985 students
- Glenn Middle
Glenn Middle
1,260 students
- Lake View H S 1,072
Lake View H S
1,072 students
- This school 790
Lone Star Middle
790 students
- Lincoln Middle 781
Lincoln Middle
781 students
- Lamar El 579
Lamar El
579 students
What this shows Lone Star Middle reports 790 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lone Star Middle compares
Lone Star 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,684
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
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.
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
District finance for San Angelo Isd reports $10,684 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~790 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 903 (2022-23) → 840 (2023-24), down 63.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.