Enrollment
1,218
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
72.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nick Kerr Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nick Kerr Middle
Nick Kerr Middle is a large middle school in Burleson, Texas, enrolling 1,218 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,218 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 548 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #401, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 406 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Burleson Isd spends $9,643 per pupil, 29% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Burleson Isd also operates Burleson Centennial H S (2,061 students) and Burleson H S (1,791 students) alongside Nick Kerr 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 Nick Kerr Middle compares
Nick Kerr 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,643
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burleson Isd, which includes Nick Kerr Middle.
$9,643
Per student
-29%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.5%
State 35.1%
Federal 10.4%
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 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
- 2,061
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
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 (~1,218 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Nick Kerr Middle a good school?
Nick Kerr Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 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.
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