- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Memphis, TX
Memphis Middle
Federal NCES profile for Memphis Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483018003382
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Memphis Middle earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Memphis · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 78.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Memphis Middle has class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Memphis Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Memphis, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Memphis Middle shrank from 89 students in 2022-23 to 84 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE held 9.9 → 10.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 483018003382 · Memphis, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
77 enr · 8.6:1 · 78.7% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Austin El (139 students)
Memphis Middle shrank from 89 students in 2022-23 to 84 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE held 9.9 → 10.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Memphis Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Austin El
Austin El
139 students
- Memphis H S
Memphis H S
117 students
- This school
Memphis Middle
77 students
- Travis El 12
Travis El
12 students
What this shows Memphis Middle reports 77 students on the CCD universe file.
How Memphis Middle compares
Memphis 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 | 8.6:1 | ▼ 41% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.7% | ▲ 27% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 77 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
77
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 6% in Texas - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,889
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.9%
White 24.7%
African American 5.2%
Two or More 5.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Memphis Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Memphis Isd reports $18,889 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Memphis Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memphis H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Travis El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Memphis Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- 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 (~77 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Memphis Middle
How many students attend Memphis Middle?
Memphis Middle has 77 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Memphis, TX. CCD year-over-year: 89 (2022-23) → 84 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memphis Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Memphis Middle is 8.6:1, which is 41% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 45% 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 Memphis Middle?
78.7% of students at Memphis Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Memphis Middle?
The largest demographic group at Memphis Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 64.9% of enrollment, in Memphis, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Memphis Middle?
Memphis Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher 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 Memphis Middle rank among public schools in Memphis?
By Resource Investment Index, Memphis Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Memphis, 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 Memphis Isd?
Besides Memphis Middle, Memphis Isd also operates Austin El (139 students), Memphis H S (117 students), and Travis El (12 students). See the Memphis Isd district page for the complete list.