- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mineola, TX
Mineola Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mineola Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483093003481
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mineola Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Mineola · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 66.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mineola Middle has class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mineola Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Mineola, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Mineola Middle shrank from 381 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (-11.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.4 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 483093003481 · Mineola, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 12.1:1 · 66.9% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Mineola Pri (621 students)
Mineola Middle shrank from 381 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (-11.3%). Teacher FTE lost 32.4 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mineola Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mineola Pri
Mineola Pri
621 students
- Mineola H S
Mineola H S
492 students
- This school
Mineola Middle
388 students
- Mineola El
Mineola El
252 students
What this shows Mineola Middle reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mineola Middle compares
Mineola 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.9% | ▲ 8% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Texas - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.9%
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
$14,801
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
94
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.4%
Hispanic or Latino 32.7%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Mineola Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mineola Isd reports $14,801 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mineola Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mineola Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mineola H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mineola El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mineola Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~388 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mineola Middle
How many students attend Mineola Middle?
Mineola Middle has 388 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mineola, TX. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mineola Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mineola Middle is 12.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 23% 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 Mineola Middle?
66.9% of students at Mineola Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mineola Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mineola Middle is White at 56.4% of enrollment, in Mineola, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mineola Middle?
Mineola Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Mineola Middle rank among public schools in Mineola?
By Resource Investment Index, Mineola Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Mineola, 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 Mineola Isd?
Besides Mineola Middle, Mineola Isd also operates Mineola Pri (621 students), Mineola H S (492 students), and Mineola El (252 students). See the Mineola Isd district page for the complete list.