- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dilley, TX
Mary Harper Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mary Harper Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481710001484
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary Harper Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Dilley · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 79.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary Harper Middle has class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Harper Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dilley, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Mary Harper Middle held near 167 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 18.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 481710001484 · Dilley, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
181 enr · 10.1:1 · 79.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Dilley El (402 students)
Mary Harper Middle held near 167 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 18.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mary Harper Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dilley El
Dilley El
402 students
- Dilley H S
Dilley H S
258 students
- This school
Mary Harper Middle
181 students
What this shows Mary Harper Middle reports 181 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary Harper Middle compares
Mary Harper 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 31% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.2% | ▲ 28% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 181 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
181
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in Texas - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.4%
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
$15,836
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 181 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.8%
White 6.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.4, Mary Harper Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dilley Isd reports $15,836 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mary Harper Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dilley El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dilley H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary Harper Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~181 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mary Harper Middle
How many students attend Mary Harper Middle?
Mary Harper Middle has 181 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dilley, TX. CCD year-over-year: 168 (2022-23) → 167 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Harper Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Harper Middle is 10.1:1, which is 31% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 36% 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 Mary Harper Middle?
79.2% of students at Mary Harper Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary Harper Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mary Harper Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 92.8% of enrollment, in Dilley, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary Harper Middle?
Mary Harper Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Mary Harper Middle rank among public schools in Dilley?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Harper Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dilley, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Dilley Isd?
Besides Mary Harper Middle, Dilley Isd also operates Dilley El (402 students) and Dilley H S (258 students). See the Dilley Isd district page for the complete list.