Enrollment
1,224
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Royse City, TX
Ouida Baley Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ouida Baley Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483822006471
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ouida Baley Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #7 of 11
- public schools in Royse City · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ouida Baley Middle has class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ouida Baley Middle ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Royse City, TX.
School address
District: Royse City Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483822006471 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ouida Baley Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ouida Baley Middle
Ouida Baley Middle is a large middle school in Royse City, Texas, enrolling 1,224 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.5:1 is larger than about 95% of Texas schools and 46% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,224 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 540 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #435, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 532 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Royse City Isd spends $10,521 per pupil, 23% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Royse City Isd also operates Royse City H S (2,834 students) and Bobby Summers Middle (1,066 students) alongside Ouida Baley 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 Ouida Baley Middle compares
Ouida Baley 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 | 21.5:1 | ▲ 46% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▼ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,224 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,224
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.2%
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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 95% in Texas - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,521
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
Counselors2.3 FTE
Per 532 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
113
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 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 40.5%
Hispanic or Latino 35.9%
African American 17.2%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 40.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Ouida Baley Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Royse City Isd, which includes Ouida Baley Middle.
$10,521
Per student
-23%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.0%
State 43.0%
Federal 10.0%
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 Ouida Baley Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royse City H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bobby Summers Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miss May Vernon El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ruth Cherry El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| W R (Bill) Fort El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ouida Baley Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,834
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~1,224 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ouida Baley Middle
How many students attend Ouida Baley Middle?
Ouida Baley Middle has 1,224 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Royse City, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ouida Baley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ouida Baley Middle is 21.5:1, which is 46% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ouida Baley Middle?
36.2% of students at Ouida Baley Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ouida Baley Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ouida Baley Middle is White at 40.5% of enrollment, in Royse City, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ouida Baley Middle?
Ouida Baley Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Ouida Baley Middle rank among public schools in Royse City?
By Resource Investment Index, Ouida Baley Middle ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Royse City, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Royse City on the city page.
Is Ouida Baley Middle a good school?
Ouida Baley Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Royse City Isd?
Besides Ouida Baley Middle, Royse City Isd also operates Royse City H S (2,834 students), Bobby Summers Middle (1,066 students), and Miss May Vernon El (790 students). See the Royse City Isd district page for the complete list.
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