- Enrollment
- 2,371
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Marcos, TX
Miller Middle
Federal NCES profile for Miller Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483897017035
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miller Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools.
- #6 of 15
- public schools in San Marcos · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Texas
- 72.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Miller Middle has class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miller Middle ranks #6 of 15 public schools in San Marcos, TX.
School address
District: San Marcos Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 483897017035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-78 students YoY
Miller Middle shrank from 986 students in 2022-23 to 908 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 65.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-78 students YoY 483897017035 · San Marcos, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
896 enr · 16:1 · 72.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: San Marcos H S (2,371 students)
Miller Middle shrank from 986 students in 2022-23 to 908 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 65.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Miller Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- San Marcos H S
San Marcos H S
2,371 students
- This school 896
Miller Middle
896 students
- Goodnight Midd 884
Goodnight Middle
884 students
- Dezavala El 584
Dezavala El
584 students
- Bowie El 580
Bowie El
580 students
- Hernandez El 577
Hernandez El
577 students
What this shows Miller Middle reports 896 students on the CCD universe file.
How Miller Middle compares
Miller 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.1% | ▲ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 896 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
896
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Texas - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.8%
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
$12,760
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
126
in-school suspensions + 122 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.1%
White 28.7%
African American 4.7%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Miller Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Marcos Cisd reports $12,760 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Miller Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Marcos H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Goodnight Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dezavala El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bowie El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hernandez El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Miller Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~896 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Miller Middle
How many students attend Miller Middle?
Miller Middle has 896 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Marcos, TX. CCD year-over-year: 986 (2022-23) → 908 (2023-24), down 78.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miller Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Miller Middle is 16:1, which is 9% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Miller Middle?
72.1% of students at Miller Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Miller Middle?
The largest demographic group at Miller Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 63.1% of enrollment, in San Marcos, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miller Middle?
Miller Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Miller Middle rank among public schools in San Marcos?
By Resource Investment Index, Miller Middle ranks #6 of 15 public schools in San Marcos, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in San Marcos on the city page.
What other schools are in San Marcos Cisd?
Besides Miller Middle, San Marcos Cisd also operates San Marcos H S (2,371 students), Goodnight Middle (884 students), and Dezavala El (584 students). See the San Marcos Cisd district page for the complete list.