Enrollment
831
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sherman, TX
Piner Middle
Federal NCES profile for Piner Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484008004549
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Piner Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 11
- public schools in Sherman · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 65.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Piner Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Piner Middle ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Sherman, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Piner Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Piner Middle
Piner Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Sherman, Texas, enrolling 831 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 65.0% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 831 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,348 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #341.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and White (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 277 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 231 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 831 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 47 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Sherman Isd also operates Sherman H S (2,143 students) and Sherman Middle (869 students) alongside Piner 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 Piner Middle compares
Piner 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.0% | ▲ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 831 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
831
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Texas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.9%
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
$12,864
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
163
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 47 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 43.8%
White 34.1%
African American 10.7%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Piner Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sherman Isd, which includes Piner Middle.
$12,864
Per student
-6%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.5%
State 34.8%
Federal 13.7%
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 Piner Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sherman Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dillingham El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry W Sory El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Piner Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,143
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~831 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Piner Middle
How many students attend Piner Middle?
Piner Middle has 831 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sherman, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Piner Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Piner Middle is 13.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 Piner Middle?
65.0% of students at Piner Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Piner Middle?
The largest demographic group at Piner Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 43.8% of enrollment, in Sherman, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Piner Middle?
Piner Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Piner Middle rank among public schools in Sherman?
By Resource Investment Index, Piner Middle ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Sherman, 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 Sherman on the city page.
Is Piner Middle a good school?
Piner Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. 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 Sherman Isd?
Besides Piner Middle, Sherman Isd also operates Sherman H S (2,143 students), Sherman Middle (869 students), and Dillingham El (710 students). See the Sherman Isd district page for the complete list.
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