- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Marble Falls, TX
Marble Falls Middle
Federal NCES profile for Marble Falls Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482901003275
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marble Falls Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Marble Falls · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 65.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Marble Falls Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marble Falls Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Marble Falls, TX.
School address
District: Marble Falls Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482901003275 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Marble Falls Middle held near 890 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.4 → 66.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 482901003275 · Marble Falls, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
852 enr · 13.7:1 · 65.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Marble Falls H S (1,129 students)
Marble Falls Middle held near 890 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.4 → 66.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Marble Falls Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marble Falls H
Marble Falls H S
1,129 students
- This school
Marble Falls Middle
852 students
- Colt El
Colt El
572 students
- Marble Falls E
Marble Falls El
569 students
- Highland Lakes
Highland Lakes El
524 students
- Spicewood El 310
Spicewood El
310 students
What this shows Marble Falls Middle reports 852 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marble Falls Middle compares
Marble Falls 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.2% | ▲ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 852 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
852
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.2%
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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Texas - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$12,942
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
201
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.9%
White 43.7%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Marble Falls Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marble Falls Isd reports $12,942 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marble Falls Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marble Falls H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colt El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marble Falls El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Lakes El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spicewood El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marble Falls Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~852 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marble Falls Middle
How many students attend Marble Falls Middle?
Marble Falls Middle has 852 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Marble Falls, TX. CCD year-over-year: 911 (2022-23) → 890 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marble Falls Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Marble Falls Middle is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 Marble Falls Middle?
65.2% of students at Marble Falls Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marble Falls Middle?
The largest demographic group at Marble Falls Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 50.9% of enrollment, in Marble Falls, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marble Falls Middle?
Marble Falls Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Marble Falls Middle rank among public schools in Marble Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Marble Falls Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Marble Falls, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Marble Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Marble Falls Isd?
Besides Marble Falls Middle, Marble Falls Isd also operates Marble Falls H S (1,129 students), Colt El (572 students), and Marble Falls El (569 students). See the Marble Falls Isd district page for the complete list.