- Enrollment
- 3,114
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sugar Land, TX
Macario Garcia Middle
Federal NCES profile for Macario Garcia Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481965007285
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Macario Garcia Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools.
- #5 of 6
- middle schools in Sugar Land · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Texas
- 36.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Macario Garcia Middle has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Macario Garcia Middle ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Sugar Land, TX.
School address
District: Fort Bend Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481965007285 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Macario Garcia Middle held near 1,407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 76.1 → 77.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+31 students YoY 481965007285 · Sugar Land, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,443 enr · 19:1 · 36.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: William B Travis H S (3,114 students)
Macario Garcia Middle held near 1,407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 76.1 → 77.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Macario Garcia Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William B Trav
William B Travis H S
3,114 students
- Lawrence E Elk
Lawrence E Elkins H S
2,848 students
- Ridge Point H
Ridge Point H S
2,816 students
- Stephen F Aust
Stephen F Austin H S
2,655 students
- Clements H S
Clements H S
2,641 students
- This school
Macario Garcia Middle
1,443 students
What this shows Macario Garcia Middle reports 1,443 students on the CCD universe file.
How Macario Garcia Middle compares
Macario Garcia Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.8% | ▼ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,443 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,443
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.0%
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
$10,520
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 481 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 54.5%
African American 16.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
White 11.1%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Macario Garcia Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Bend Isd reports $10,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Macario Garcia Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William B Travis H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawrence E Elkins H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Point H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stephen F Austin H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clements H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Macario Garcia Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,848
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,655
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~1,443 students)
Frequently asked questions about Macario Garcia Middle
How many students attend Macario Garcia Middle?
Macario Garcia Middle has 1,443 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sugar Land, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,376 (2022-23) → 1,407 (2023-24), nearly flat (+31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Macario Garcia Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Macario Garcia Middle is 19:1, which is 29% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Macario Garcia Middle?
36.8% of students at Macario Garcia Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Macario Garcia Middle?
The largest demographic group at Macario Garcia Middle is Asian at 54.5% of enrollment, in Sugar Land, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Macario Garcia Middle?
Macario Garcia Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Macario Garcia Middle rank among middle schools in Sugar Land?
By Resource Investment Index, Macario Garcia Middle ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Sugar Land, 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 Sugar Land on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Bend Isd?
Besides Macario Garcia Middle, Fort Bend Isd also operates William B Travis H S (3,114 students), Lawrence E Elkins H S (2,848 students), and Ridge Point H S (2,816 students). See the Fort Bend Isd district page for the complete list.