- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Post, TX
Post Middle
Federal NCES profile for Post Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483549004027
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Post Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Post · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Post Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Post Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Post, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Post Middle shrank from 183 students in 2022-23 to 152 in 2023-24 (-16.9%).
Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 13.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 483549004027 · Post, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
142 enr · 12.9:1 · 66.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Post El (311 students)
Post Middle shrank from 183 students in 2022-23 to 152 in 2023-24 (-16.9%). Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 13.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Post Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Post El
Post El
311 students
- Post H S
Post H S
233 students
- This school
Post Middle
142 students
What this shows Post Middle reports 142 students on the CCD universe file.
How Post Middle compares
Post 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 142 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
142
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Texas - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.3%
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
$13,336
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 142 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.2%
White 31.7%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 2.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Post Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Post Isd reports $13,336 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Post Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Post H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Post Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~142 students)
Frequently asked questions about Post Middle
How many students attend Post Middle?
Post Middle has 142 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Post, TX. CCD year-over-year: 183 (2022-23) → 152 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Post Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Post Middle is 12.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% 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 Post Middle?
66.1% of students at Post Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Post Middle?
The largest demographic group at Post Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 59.2% of enrollment, in Post, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Post Middle?
Post Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Post Middle rank among public schools in Post?
By Resource Investment Index, Post Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Post, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Post Isd?
Besides Post Middle, Post Isd also operates Post El (311 students) and Post H S (233 students). See the Post Isd district page for the complete list.