- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mathis, TX
Mathis Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mathis Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482940003314
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mathis Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Mathis · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 79.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mathis Middle has class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mathis Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Mathis, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Mathis Middle grew from 319 students in 2022-23 to 345 in 2023-24 (+8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 482940003314 · Mathis, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 18.1:1 · 79.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Mathis H S (408 students)
Mathis Middle grew from 319 students in 2022-23 to 345 in 2023-24 (+8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mathis Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mathis H S
Mathis H S
408 students
- Mathis El
Mathis El
362 students
- This school
Mathis Middle
344 students
- Mathis Int
Mathis Int
315 students
What this shows Mathis Middle reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mathis Middle compares
Mathis Middle is a growing 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 23% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.9% | ▲ 29% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Texas - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.4%
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
$16,231
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 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.8%
White 19.2%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.2, Mathis Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mathis Isd reports $16,231 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mathis Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathis H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mathis El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mathis Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mathis Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~344 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mathis Middle
How many students attend Mathis Middle?
Mathis Middle has 344 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mathis, TX. CCD year-over-year: 319 (2022-23) → 345 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mathis Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mathis Middle is 18.1:1, which is 23% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mathis Middle?
79.9% of students at Mathis Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mathis Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mathis Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 78.8% of enrollment, in Mathis, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mathis Middle?
Mathis Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Mathis Middle rank among public schools in Mathis?
By Resource Investment Index, Mathis Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Mathis, 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 Mathis Isd?
Besides Mathis Middle, Mathis Isd also operates Mathis H S (408 students), Mathis El (362 students), and Mathis Int (315 students). See the Mathis Isd district page for the complete list.