- Enrollment
- 1,861
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Victoria, TX
Patti Welder Middle
Federal NCES profile for Patti Welder Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484415005020
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patti Welder Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Victoria · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Texas
- 76.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Patti Welder Middle has class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Patti Welder Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Victoria, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-62 students YoY
Patti Welder Middle shrank from 638 students in 2022-23 to 576 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE added 47.6 → 47.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-62 students YoY 484415005020 · Victoria, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
566 enr · 12:1 · 76.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Victoria East H S (1,861 students)
Patti Welder Middle shrank from 638 students in 2022-23 to 576 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE added 47.6 → 47.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Patti Welder Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Victoria East
Victoria East H S
1,861 students
- Victoria West
Victoria West H S
1,723 students
- Harold Cade Mi 730
Harold Cade Middle
730 students
- Howell Middle 716
Howell Middle
716 students
- Stem Middle 641
Stem Middle
641 students
- This school 566
Patti Welder Middle
566 students
What this shows Patti Welder Middle reports 566 students on the CCD universe file.
How Patti Welder Middle compares
Patti Welder 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.5% | ▲ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 566 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
566
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 23% in Texas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
64.8%
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
$11,524
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
Counselors3.3 FTE
Per 174 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
164
in-school suspensions + 122 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.1%
White 16.1%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.2, Patti Welder Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Victoria Isd reports $11,524 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Patti Welder Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria East H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Victoria West H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harold Cade Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howell Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stem Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Patti Welder Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,723
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~566 students)
Frequently asked questions about Patti Welder Middle
How many students attend Patti Welder Middle?
Patti Welder Middle has 566 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Victoria, TX. CCD year-over-year: 638 (2022-23) → 576 (2023-24), down 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patti Welder Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Patti Welder Middle is 12:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% 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 Patti Welder Middle?
76.5% of students at Patti Welder Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patti Welder Middle?
The largest demographic group at Patti Welder Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 78.1% of enrollment, in Victoria, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patti Welder Middle?
Patti Welder Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Patti Welder Middle rank among middle schools in Victoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Patti Welder Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Victoria, 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 Victoria on the city page.
What other schools are in Victoria Isd?
Besides Patti Welder Middle, Victoria Isd also operates Victoria East H S (1,861 students), Victoria West H S (1,723 students), and Harold Cade Middle (730 students). See the Victoria Isd district page for the complete list.