Enrollment
1,301
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Braunfels, TX
New Braunfels Middle
Federal NCES profile for New Braunfels Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483237003592
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Braunfels Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in New Braunfels · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 37.4%
- free-lunch eligible
New Braunfels Middle has class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Braunfels Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in New Braunfels, TX.
School address
District: New Braunfels Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483237003592 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Braunfels Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Braunfels Middle
New Braunfels Middle is a large middle school in New Braunfels, Texas, enrolling 1,301 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,301 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 473 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #412, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (40%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 434 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding New Braunfels Isd spends $9,374 per pupil, 31% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 27 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
New Braunfels Isd also operates New Braunfels H S (1,990 students) and Oakrun Middle (1,013 students) alongside New Braunfels 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 New Braunfels Middle compares
New Braunfels 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.4% | ▼ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,301 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,301
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Texas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$9,374
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 434 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
141
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 27 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
Hispanic or Latino 50.9%
White 40.2%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, New Braunfels Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Braunfels Isd, which includes New Braunfels Middle.
$9,374
Per student
-31%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.7%
State 16.1%
Federal 11.3%
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 New Braunfels Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Braunfels H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakrun Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Veramendi El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Braunfels H S Ninth Grade Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Voss Farms El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Braunfels Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,990
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 813
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle 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 (~1,301 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about New Braunfels Middle
How many students attend New Braunfels Middle?
New Braunfels Middle has 1,301 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Braunfels, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Braunfels Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at New Braunfels Middle is 17.6:1, which is 20% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Braunfels Middle?
37.4% of students at New Braunfels Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Braunfels Middle?
The largest demographic group at New Braunfels Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 50.9% of enrollment, in New Braunfels, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Braunfels Middle?
New Braunfels Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 New Braunfels Middle rank among middle schools in New Braunfels?
By Resource Investment Index, New Braunfels Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in New Braunfels, 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 New Braunfels on the city page.
Is New Braunfels Middle a good school?
New Braunfels Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. 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 New Braunfels Isd?
Besides New Braunfels Middle, New Braunfels Isd also operates New Braunfels H S (1,990 students), Oakrun Middle (1,013 students), and Veramendi El (935 students). See the New Braunfels Isd district page for the complete list.
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