- Enrollment
- 2,876
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Austin, TX
Paredes Middle
Federal NCES profile for Paredes Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480894008938
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paredes Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools.
- #26 of 35
- middle schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Paredes Middle has class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paredes Middle ranks #26 of 35 middle schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Paredes Middle held near 625 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.8 → 38.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 480894008938 · Austin, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
635 enr · 16.3:1 · 68.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowie H S (2,876 students)
Paredes Middle held near 625 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.8 → 38.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Paredes Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bowie H S
Bowie H S
2,876 students
- Akins H S
Akins H S
2,421 students
- Austin H S
Austin H S
2,323 students
- Anderson H S
Anderson H S
2,223 students
- Mccallum H S
Mccallum H S
1,897 students
- This school 635
Paredes Middle
635 students
What this shows Paredes Middle reports 635 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paredes Middle compares
Paredes 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 635 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
635
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Texas - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
52.3%
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
$12,950
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 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.2%
African American 10.1%
White 6.3%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, Paredes Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Austin Isd reports $12,950 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paredes Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Akins H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Austin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anderson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccallum H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paredes Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,421
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,323
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,223
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,897
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- 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 (~635 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paredes Middle
How many students attend Paredes Middle?
Paredes Middle has 635 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 657 (2022-23) → 625 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paredes Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Paredes Middle is 16.3:1, which is 11% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paredes Middle?
68.8% of students at Paredes Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paredes Middle?
The largest demographic group at Paredes Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 79.2% of enrollment, in Austin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paredes Middle?
Paredes Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Paredes Middle rank among middle schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Paredes Middle ranks #26 of 35 middle schools in Austin, 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 Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Austin Isd?
Besides Paredes Middle, Austin Isd also operates Bowie H S (2,876 students), Akins H S (2,421 students), and Austin H S (2,323 students). See the Austin Isd district page for the complete list.