- Enrollment
- 2,061
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Burleson, TX
Nick Kerr Middle
Federal NCES profile for Nick Kerr Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481218008855
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nick Kerr Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Burleson · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Nick Kerr Middle has class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nick Kerr Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Burleson, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Nick Kerr Middle held near 1,205 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-43 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 72.6 → 70.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-43 students YoY 481218008855 · Burleson, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,218 enr · 16.9:1 · 36.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Burleson Centennial H S (2,061 students)
Nick Kerr Middle held near 1,205 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-43 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 72.6 → 70.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Nick Kerr Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burleson Cente
Burleson Centennial H S
2,061 students
- Burleson H S
Burleson H S
1,791 students
- This school
Nick Kerr Middle
1,218 students
- Hughes Middle
Hughes Middle
965 students
- Ann Brock El a 683
Ann Brock El at Oak Grove
683 students
- Academy at Nol 668
Academy at Nola Dunn
668 students
What this shows Nick Kerr Middle reports 1,218 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nick Kerr Middle compares
Nick Kerr 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,218 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,218
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in Texas - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$10,162
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 406 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
192
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.4%
Hispanic or Latino 31.6%
African American 11.3%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Nick Kerr Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Burleson Isd reports $10,162 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nick Kerr Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burleson Centennial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burleson H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hughes Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ann Brock El at Oak Grove | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Academy at Nola Dunn | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nick Kerr Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,791
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~1,218 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nick Kerr Middle
How many students attend Nick Kerr Middle?
Nick Kerr Middle has 1,218 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Burleson, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,248 (2022-23) → 1,205 (2023-24), nearly flat (-43).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nick Kerr Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Nick Kerr Middle is 16.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nick Kerr Middle?
36.1% of students at Nick Kerr Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nick Kerr Middle?
The largest demographic group at Nick Kerr Middle is White at 51.4% of enrollment, in Burleson, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nick Kerr Middle?
Nick Kerr Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Nick Kerr Middle rank among middle schools in Burleson?
By Resource Investment Index, Nick Kerr Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Burleson, 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 Burleson on the city page.
What other schools are in Burleson Isd?
Besides Nick Kerr Middle, Burleson Isd also operates Burleson Centennial H S (2,061 students), Burleson H S (1,791 students), and Hughes Middle (965 students). See the Burleson Isd district page for the complete list.