Enrollment
869
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Garland, TX
Lyles Middle Collegiate Int
Federal NCES profile for Lyles Middle Collegiate Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482034022816
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lyles Middle Collegiate Int earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools.
- #11 of 11
- middle schools in Garland · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 54.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 86.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lyles Middle Collegiate Int has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lyles Middle Collegiate Int ranks #11 of 11 middle schools in Garland, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
54.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+269% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lyles Middle Collegiate Int compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lyles Middle Collegiate Int
Lyles Middle Collegiate Int is a high-poverty, large middle school in Garland, Texas, enrolling 869 students.
Class loads run heavy: 54.3:1 is larger than about 99% of Texas schools and 269% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 86.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 869 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,419 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,415, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and African American (37%) (diversity index 63/100).
Its district draws 18.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Garland Isd also operates Sachse H S (2,935 students) and N Garland H S (2,929 students) alongside Lyles Middle Collegiate Int.
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 Lyles Middle Collegiate Int compares
Lyles Middle Collegiate Int on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 54.3:1 | ▲ 269% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.1% | ▲ 39% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 869 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
54.3:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
869
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
54.3:1
students per teacher
- 269% above state mean
Top 99% in Texas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,092
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.
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 47.8%
African American 36.6%
White 6.3%
Asian 5.4%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Lyles Middle Collegiate Int is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Garland Isd, which includes Lyles Middle Collegiate Int.
$11,092
Per student
-19%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.7%
State 37.7%
Federal 18.6%
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 Lyles Middle Collegiate Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachse H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| N Garland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rowlett H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Centennial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lyles Middle Collegiate Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,935
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,335
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,156
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~869 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lyles Middle Collegiate Int
How many students attend Lyles Middle Collegiate Int?
Lyles Middle Collegiate Int has 869 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Garland, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyles Middle Collegiate Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyles Middle Collegiate Int is 54.3:1, which is 269% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 246% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lyles Middle Collegiate Int?
86.1% of students at Lyles Middle Collegiate Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lyles Middle Collegiate Int?
The largest demographic group at Lyles Middle Collegiate Int is Hispanic or Latino at 47.8% of enrollment, in Garland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lyles Middle Collegiate Int?
Lyles Middle Collegiate Int has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Lyles Middle Collegiate Int rank among middle schools in Garland?
By Resource Investment Index, Lyles Middle Collegiate Int ranks #11 of 11 middle schools in Garland, 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 Garland on the city page.
Is Lyles Middle Collegiate Int a good school?
Lyles Middle Collegiate Int earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. 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 Garland Isd?
Besides Lyles Middle Collegiate Int, Garland Isd also operates Sachse H S (2,935 students), N Garland H S (2,929 students), and Garland H S (2,335 students). See the Garland Isd district page for the complete list.
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