Enrollment
1,173
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rockwall, TX
Maurine Cain Middle
Federal NCES profile for Maurine Cain Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483765008353
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maurine Cain Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Rockwall · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Maurine Cain Middle has class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maurine Cain Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Rockwall, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Maurine Cain Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Maurine Cain Middle
Maurine Cain Middle is a large middle school in Rockwall, Texas, enrolling 1,173 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.9:1 is larger than about 94% of Texas schools and 42% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 25.8% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,173 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 545 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #519, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 587 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Rockwall Isd spends $9,580 per pupil, 30% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 22 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Rockwall Isd also operates Rockwall-Heath H S (3,072 students) and Rockwall H S (2,949 students) alongside Maurine Cain 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 Maurine Cain Middle compares
Maurine Cain 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 42% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▼ 58% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,173 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,173
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 94% in Texas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$9,580
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 587 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
111
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 expulsions.
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
White 52.9%
Hispanic or Latino 28.4%
African American 11.0%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Maurine Cain Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockwall Isd, which includes Maurine Cain Middle.
$9,580
Per student
-30%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.2%
State 19.2%
Federal 10.6%
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 Maurine Cain Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwall-Heath H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rockwall H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Herman E Utley Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Linda Lyon El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lupe Garcia El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maurine Cain Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,072
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,949
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 968
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~1,173 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Maurine Cain Middle
How many students attend Maurine Cain Middle?
Maurine Cain Middle has 1,173 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rockwall, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maurine Cain Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Maurine Cain Middle is 20.9:1, which is 42% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maurine Cain Middle?
25.8% of students at Maurine Cain Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maurine Cain Middle?
The largest demographic group at Maurine Cain Middle is White at 52.9% of enrollment, in Rockwall, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maurine Cain Middle?
Maurine Cain Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Maurine Cain Middle rank among middle schools in Rockwall?
By Resource Investment Index, Maurine Cain Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Rockwall, 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 Rockwall on the city page.
Is Maurine Cain Middle a good school?
Maurine Cain Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. 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 Rockwall Isd?
Besides Maurine Cain Middle, Rockwall Isd also operates Rockwall-Heath H S (3,072 students), Rockwall H S (2,949 students), and Herman E Utley Middle (968 students). See the Rockwall Isd district page for the complete list.
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