- Enrollment
- 2,770
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tyler, TX
Moore Mst Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Moore Mst Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484347004942
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moore Mst Magnet School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #6 of 6
- middle schools in Tyler · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 77.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Moore Mst Magnet School has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moore Mst Magnet School ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Tyler, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-73 students YoY
Moore Mst Magnet School shrank from 1,113 students in 2022-23 to 1,040 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 70.0 → 68.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-73 students YoY 484347004942 · Tyler, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,019 enr · 14.6:1 · 77.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Tyler Legacy H S (2,770 students)
Moore Mst Magnet School shrank from 1,113 students in 2022-23 to 1,040 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 70.0 → 68.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Moore Mst Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tyler Legacy H
Tyler Legacy H S
2,770 students
- Tyler H S
Tyler H S
2,148 students
- This school 1,019
Moore Mst Magnet School
1,019 students
- Three Lakes Mi 948
Three Lakes Middle
948 students
- Boulter Middle 901
Boulter Middle
901 students
- Hubbard Middle 869
Hubbard Middle
869 students
What this shows Moore Mst Magnet School reports 1,019 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moore Mst Magnet School compares
Moore Mst Magnet School 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.3% | ▲ 25% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,019 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,019
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Texas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$11,184
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 510 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
269
in-school suspensions + 184 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.0%
African American 16.4%
White 6.6%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, Moore Mst Magnet School is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tyler Isd reports $11,184 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Moore Mst Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Legacy H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tyler H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Three Lakes Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boulter Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hubbard Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moore Mst Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~1,019 students)
Frequently asked questions about Moore Mst Magnet School
How many students attend Moore Mst Magnet School?
Moore Mst Magnet School has 1,019 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tyler, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,113 (2022-23) → 1,040 (2023-24), down 73.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moore Mst Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moore Mst Magnet School is 14.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% 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 Moore Mst Magnet School?
77.3% of students at Moore Mst Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moore Mst Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Moore Mst Magnet School is Hispanic or Latino at 74.0% of enrollment, in Tyler, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moore Mst Magnet School?
Moore Mst Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Moore Mst Magnet School rank among middle schools in Tyler?
By Resource Investment Index, Moore Mst Magnet School ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Tyler, 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 Tyler on the city page.
What other schools are in Tyler Isd?
Besides Moore Mst Magnet School, Tyler Isd also operates Tyler Legacy H S (2,770 students), Tyler H S (2,148 students), and Three Lakes Middle (948 students). See the Tyler Isd district page for the complete list.