Enrollment
770
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Abilene, TX
Madison Middle
Federal NCES profile for Madison Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480744000030
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Abilene · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 64.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Abilene, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madison Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madison Middle
Madison Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Abilene, Texas, enrolling 770 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 64.7% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 770 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,474 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,123, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and White (40%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 385 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 323 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 770 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Abilene Isd also operates Abilene H S (1,798 students) and Cooper H S (1,570 students) alongside Madison 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 Madison Middle compares
Madison 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.7% | ▲ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 770 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
770
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Texas - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.6%
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
$11,671
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
222
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.9 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 45.1%
White 40.0%
African American 8.3%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Madison Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Abilene Isd, which includes Madison Middle.
$11,671
Per student
-14%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.4%
State 40.5%
Federal 27.2%
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 Madison Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cooper H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mann Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Craig Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Austin El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,798
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,570
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~770 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Madison Middle
How many students attend Madison Middle?
Madison Middle has 770 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Abilene, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Middle is 13.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% 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 Madison Middle?
64.7% of students at Madison Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison Middle?
The largest demographic group at Madison Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 45.1% of enrollment, in Abilene, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Middle?
Madison Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Madison Middle rank among middle schools in Abilene?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Abilene, 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 Abilene on the city page.
Is Madison Middle a good school?
Madison Middle earns 35/100 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 Abilene Isd?
Besides Madison Middle, Abilene Isd also operates Abilene H S (1,798 students), Cooper H S (1,570 students), and Mann Middle (776 students). See the Abilene Isd district page for the complete list.
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