- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ranger, TX
Ranger Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ranger Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483648008537
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ranger Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Ranger · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 75.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ranger Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ranger Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ranger, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Ranger Middle grew from 69 students in 2022-23 to 78 in 2023-24 (+13.0%).
Teacher FTE added 5.2 → 7.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 483648008537 · Ranger, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
65 enr · 13:1 · 75.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Ranger El (151 students)
Ranger Middle grew from 69 students in 2022-23 to 78 in 2023-24 (+13.0%). Teacher FTE added 5.2 → 7.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ranger Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ranger El
Ranger El
151 students
- Ranger H S
Ranger H S
72 students
- This school
Ranger Middle
65 students
What this shows Ranger Middle reports 65 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ranger Middle compares
Ranger Middle is a growing 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.4% | ▲ 22% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 65 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
65
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Texas - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.3%
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
$18,368
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Ranger Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ranger Isd reports $18,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ranger Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ranger H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ranger Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 5.1:1
- 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 (~65 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ranger Middle
How many students attend Ranger Middle?
Ranger Middle has 65 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ranger, TX. CCD year-over-year: 69 (2022-23) → 78 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ranger Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ranger Middle is 13:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Ranger Middle?
75.4% of students at Ranger Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ranger Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ranger Middle is White at 75.4% of enrollment, in Ranger, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ranger Middle?
Ranger Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ranger Middle rank among public schools in Ranger?
By Resource Investment Index, Ranger Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ranger, 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 Ranger Isd?
Besides Ranger Middle, Ranger Isd also operates Ranger El (151 students) and Ranger H S (72 students). See the Ranger Isd district page for the complete list.