- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hondo, TX
Mcdowell Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mcdowell Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482343002377
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcdowell Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Hondo · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 58.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcdowell Middle has class sizes smaller than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdowell Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hondo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Mcdowell Middle shrank from 420 students in 2022-23 to 394 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.9 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 482343002377 · Hondo, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
403 enr · 12.6:1 · 58.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Hondo H S (518 students)
Mcdowell Middle shrank from 420 students in 2022-23 to 394 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 32.9 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mcdowell Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hondo H S
Hondo H S
518 students
- Meyer El
Meyer El
431 students
- This school
Mcdowell Middle
403 students
- Newell E Wooll
Newell E Woolls Int
375 students
What this shows Mcdowell Middle reports 403 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcdowell Middle compares
Mcdowell Middle is a shrinking 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▼ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in Texas - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.3%
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
$9,755
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 62.8%
White 34.2%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Mcdowell Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hondo Isd reports $9,755 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcdowell Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hondo H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meyer El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newell E Woolls Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcdowell Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~403 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcdowell Middle
How many students attend Mcdowell Middle?
Mcdowell Middle has 403 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hondo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 420 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcdowell Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcdowell Middle is 12.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% 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 Mcdowell Middle?
58.3% of students at Mcdowell Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcdowell Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mcdowell Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 62.8% of enrollment, in Hondo, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcdowell Middle?
Mcdowell Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mcdowell Middle rank among public schools in Hondo?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdowell Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hondo, 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 Hondo Isd?
Besides Mcdowell Middle, Hondo Isd also operates Hondo H S (518 students), Meyer El (431 students), and Newell E Woolls Int (375 students). See the Hondo Isd district page for the complete list.