- Enrollment
- 2,876
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Austin, TX
Mendez Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mendez Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 75/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480894006209Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mendez Middle earns 75/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 35
- middle schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 75
- Resource Index · Higher
- 87.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 199
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Mendez Middle ranks #1 of 35 middle schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Mendez Middle shrank from 223 students in 2022-23 to 203 in 2023-24 (-9.0%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 480894006209 · Austin, TX Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
199 enr · 87.9% lunch · RII 75
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowie H S (2,876 students)
Mendez Middle shrank from 223 students in 2022-23 to 203 in 2023-24 (-9.0%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mendez Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bowie H S
Bowie H S
2,876 students
- Akins H S
Akins H S
2,421 students
- Austin H S
Austin H S
2,323 students
- Anderson H S
Anderson H S
2,223 students
- Mccallum H S
Mccallum H S
1,897 students
- This school 199
Mendez Middle
199 students
What this shows Mendez Middle reports 199 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mendez Middle compares
Mendez 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.9% | ▲ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 199 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
199
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$12,950
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 100 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 38.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 78.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.9%
African American 7.0%
Two or More 4.0%
White 1.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.8, Mendez Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Austin Isd reports $12,950 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mendez Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Akins H S | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Austin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Anderson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Mccallum H S | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mendez Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,421
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,323
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,223
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,897
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Mendez Middle
How many students attend Mendez Middle?
Mendez Middle has 199 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 223 (2022-23) → 203 (2023-24), down 20.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mendez Middle?
87.9% of students at Mendez Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mendez Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mendez Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 86.9% of enrollment, in Austin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mendez Middle?
Mendez Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 75/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Mendez Middle rank among middle schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Mendez Middle ranks #1 of 35 middle schools in Austin, 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 Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Austin Isd?
Besides Mendez Middle, Austin Isd also operates Bowie H S (2,876 students), Akins H S (2,421 students), and Austin H S (2,323 students). See the Austin Isd district page for the complete list.