- Enrollment
- 3,824
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Round Rock, TX
Pearson Ranch Middle
Federal NCES profile for Pearson Ranch Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483808012299
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pearson Ranch Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 8
- middle schools in Round Rock · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 10.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pearson Ranch Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pearson Ranch Middle ranks #1 of 8 middle schools in Round Rock, TX.
School address
District: Round Rock Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483808012299 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Pearson Ranch Middle held near 919 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.4 → 61.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-37 students YoY 483808012299 · Round Rock, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
981 enr · 15.3:1 · 10.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Round Rock H S (3,824 students)
Pearson Ranch Middle held near 919 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.4 → 61.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Pearson Ranch Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Round Rock H S
Round Rock H S
3,824 students
- Westwood H S
Westwood H S
2,858 students
- Cedar Ridge H
Cedar Ridge H S
2,713 students
- Mcneil H S
Mcneil H S
2,660 students
- Stony Point H
Stony Point H S
2,508 students
- This school 981
Pearson Ranch Middle
981 students
What this shows Pearson Ranch Middle reports 981 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pearson Ranch Middle compares
Pearson Ranch 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.6% | ▼ 83% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 981 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
981
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Texas - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.1%
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
$10,955
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 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 51.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
White 19.7%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Pearson Ranch Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Round Rock Isd reports $10,955 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pearson Ranch Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Rock H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Ridge H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcneil H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stony Point H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pearson Ranch Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,858
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,713
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,660
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,508
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~981 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pearson Ranch Middle
How many students attend Pearson Ranch Middle?
Pearson Ranch Middle has 981 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Round Rock, TX. CCD year-over-year: 956 (2022-23) → 919 (2023-24), nearly flat (-37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearson Ranch Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pearson Ranch Middle is 15.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pearson Ranch Middle?
10.6% of students at Pearson Ranch Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pearson Ranch Middle?
The largest demographic group at Pearson Ranch Middle is Asian at 51.5% of enrollment, in Round Rock, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pearson Ranch Middle?
Pearson Ranch Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Pearson Ranch Middle rank among middle schools in Round Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Pearson Ranch Middle ranks #1 of 8 middle schools in Round Rock, 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 Round Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Round Rock Isd?
Besides Pearson Ranch Middle, Round Rock Isd also operates Round Rock H S (3,824 students), Westwood H S (2,858 students), and Cedar Ridge H S (2,713 students). See the Round Rock Isd district page for the complete list.