- Enrollment
- 2,414
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Canyon Lake, TX
Mt Valley Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mt Valley Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481473011948
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt Valley Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Canyon Lake · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 41.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt Valley Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Valley Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Canyon Lake, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Mt Valley Middle held near 834 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.9 → 52.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 481473011948 · Canyon Lake, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
781 enr · 14.7:1 · 41.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Canyon H S (2,414 students)
Mt Valley Middle held near 834 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.9 → 52.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mt Valley Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canyon H S
Canyon H S
2,414 students
- Smithson Valle
Smithson Valley H S
2,098 students
- Pieper H S
Pieper H S
2,093 students
- Canyon Middle
Canyon Middle
1,251 students
- Davenport H S
Davenport H S
1,233 students
- This school 781
Mt Valley Middle
781 students
What this shows Mt Valley Middle reports 781 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt Valley Middle compares
Mt Valley Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.6% | ▼ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 781 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
781
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Texas - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$9,736
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 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
179
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 21 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 62.9%
Hispanic or Latino 32.9%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Mt Valley Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Comal Isd reports $9,736 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mt Valley Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smithson Valley H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pieper H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canyon Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davenport H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt Valley Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,098
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,093
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,251
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~781 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mt Valley Middle
How many students attend Mt Valley Middle?
Mt Valley Middle has 781 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Canyon Lake, TX. CCD year-over-year: 808 (2022-23) → 834 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt Valley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt Valley Middle is 14.7:1, which is 0% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mt Valley Middle?
41.6% of students at Mt Valley Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt Valley Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mt Valley Middle is White at 62.9% of enrollment, in Canyon Lake, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt Valley Middle?
Mt Valley Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Mt Valley Middle rank among public schools in Canyon Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Valley Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Canyon Lake, 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 Comal Isd?
Besides Mt Valley Middle, Comal Isd also operates Canyon H S (2,414 students), Smithson Valley H S (2,098 students), and Pieper H S (2,093 students). See the Comal Isd district page for the complete list.