- Enrollment
- 2,117
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lubbock, TX
Mackenzie Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mackenzie Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482850010900
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mackenzie Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools.
- #6 of 15
- middle schools in Lubbock · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 86.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mackenzie Middle has class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mackenzie Middle ranks #6 of 15 middle schools in Lubbock, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Mackenzie Middle shrank from 515 students in 2022-23 to 456 in 2023-24 (-11.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 482850010900 · Lubbock, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 9.8:1 · 86.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Monterey H S (2,117 students)
Mackenzie Middle shrank from 515 students in 2022-23 to 456 in 2023-24 (-11.5%). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mackenzie Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monterey H S
Monterey H S
2,117 students
- Lubbock H S
Lubbock H S
1,927 students
- Coronado H S
Coronado H S
1,878 students
- Hutchinson Mid 845
Hutchinson Middle
845 students
- Estacado H S 787
Estacado H S
787 students
- This school 413
Mackenzie Middle
413 students
What this shows Mackenzie Middle reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mackenzie Middle compares
Mackenzie 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.0% | ▲ 39% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.0%
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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 9% in Texas - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
61.0%
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
$12,692
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 138 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
197
in-school suspensions + 126 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 47.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 78.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.2%
African American 18.2%
White 15.0%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More 2.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Mackenzie Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lubbock Isd reports $12,692 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mackenzie Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lubbock H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coronado H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hutchinson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Estacado H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mackenzie Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,878
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~413 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mackenzie Middle
How many students attend Mackenzie Middle?
Mackenzie Middle has 413 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lubbock, TX. CCD year-over-year: 515 (2022-23) → 456 (2023-24), down 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mackenzie Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mackenzie Middle is 9.8:1, which is 33% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 38% 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 Mackenzie Middle?
86.0% of students at Mackenzie Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mackenzie Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mackenzie Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 62.2% of enrollment, in Lubbock, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mackenzie Middle?
Mackenzie Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Mackenzie Middle rank among middle schools in Lubbock?
By Resource Investment Index, Mackenzie Middle ranks #6 of 15 middle schools in Lubbock, 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 Lubbock on the city page.
What other schools are in Lubbock Isd?
Besides Mackenzie Middle, Lubbock Isd also operates Monterey H S (2,117 students), Lubbock H S (1,927 students), and Coronado H S (1,878 students). See the Lubbock Isd district page for the complete list.