Enrollment
210
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Moody, TX
Moody Middle
Federal NCES profile for Moody Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483129021424
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moody Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Moody · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 53.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Moody Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moody Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Moody, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Moody Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Moody Middle
Moody Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Moody, Texas, enrolling 210 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 53.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 210 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 560 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #260.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 210 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 53 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 210 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Moody Isd also operates Moody El (284 students) and Moody H S (216 students) alongside Moody Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Moody Middle compares
Moody Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.1% | ▼ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 210 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
210
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$13,206
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 58.1%
Hispanic or Latino 34.3%
African American 4.8%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Moody Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moody Isd, which includes Moody Middle.
$13,206
Per student
-3%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 57.8%
Federal 12.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Moody Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moody El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moody H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moody Pre-K | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mclennan Co Challenge Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Moody Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~210 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Moody Middle
How many students attend Moody Middle?
Moody Middle has 210 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Moody, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moody Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Moody Middle is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Moody Middle?
53.1% of students at Moody Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moody Middle?
The largest demographic group at Moody Middle is White at 58.1% of enrollment, in Moody, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moody Middle?
Moody Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Moody Middle rank among public schools in Moody?
By Resource Investment Index, Moody Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Moody, 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 Moody on the city page.
Is Moody Middle a good school?
Moody Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Moody Isd?
Besides Moody Middle, Moody Isd also operates Moody El (284 students), Moody H S (216 students), and Moody Pre-K (41 students). See the Moody Isd district page for the complete list.
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