- Enrollment
- 2,143
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Piner Middle held near 835 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 61.8 → 66.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 484008004549 · Sherman, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
831 enr · 13.6:1 · 65.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Sherman H S (2,143 students)
Piner Middle held near 835 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 61.8 → 66.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Piner Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sherman H S
Sherman H S
2,143 students
- Sherman Middle
Sherman Middle
869 students
- This school 831
Piner Middle
831 students
- Dillingham El 710
Dillingham El
710 students
- Henry W Sory E 619
Henry W Sory El
619 students
- Washington El 464
Washington El
464 students
What this shows Piner Middle reports 831 students on the CCD universe file.
How Piner Middle compares
Piner 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,264
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Sherman Isd reports $14,264 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~831 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 818 (2022-23) → 835 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.