- Enrollment
- 2,935
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Garland, TX
O'banion Middle
Federal NCES profile for O'banion Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482034002038
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
O'banion Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 11
- middle schools in Garland · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 81.8%
- free-lunch eligible
O'banion Middle has class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, O'banion Middle ranks #4 of 11 middle schools in Garland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
O'banion Middle shrank from 870 students in 2022-23 to 822 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 64.7 → 62.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 482034002038 · Garland, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
784 enr · 12.3:1 · 81.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Sachse H S (2,935 students)
O'banion Middle shrank from 870 students in 2022-23 to 822 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 64.7 → 62.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
O'banion Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sachse H S
Sachse H S
2,935 students
- N Garland H S
N Garland H S
2,929 students
- Garland H S
Garland H S
2,335 students
- Rowlett H S
Rowlett H S
2,156 students
- Lakeview Cente
Lakeview Centennial H S
2,073 students
- This school 784
O'banion Middle
784 students
What this shows O'banion Middle reports 784 students on the CCD universe file.
How O'banion Middle compares
O'banion Middle 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.8% | ▲ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 784 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
784
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in Texas - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.3%
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
$12,534
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 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
153
in-school suspensions + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.3%
African American 12.1%
Asian 4.3%
White 3.6%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, O'banion Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garland Isd reports $12,534 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How O'banion Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachse H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| N Garland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rowlett H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Centennial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to O'banion Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,335
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,156
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~784 students)
Frequently asked questions about O'banion Middle
How many students attend O'banion Middle?
O'banion Middle has 784 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Garland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 870 (2022-23) → 822 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at O'banion Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at O'banion Middle is 12.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 O'banion Middle?
81.8% of students at O'banion Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of O'banion Middle?
The largest demographic group at O'banion Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 77.3% of enrollment, in Garland, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for O'banion Middle?
O'banion Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 O'banion Middle rank among middle schools in Garland?
By Resource Investment Index, O'banion Middle ranks #4 of 11 middle schools in Garland, 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 Garland on the city page.
What other schools are in Garland Isd?
Besides O'banion Middle, Garland Isd also operates Sachse H S (2,935 students), N Garland H S (2,929 students), and Garland H S (2,335 students). See the Garland Isd district page for the complete list.