- Enrollment
- 3,837
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dallas, TX
Raul Quintanilla Sr Middle Steam Academy
Federal NCES profile for Raul Quintanilla Sr Middle Steam Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481623007566
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Raul Quintanilla Sr Middle Steam Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #43 of 52
- middle schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 89.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Raul Quintanilla Sr Middle Steam Academy has class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Raul Quintanilla Sr Middle Steam Academy ranks #43 of 52 middle schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Raul Quintanilla Sr Middle Steam Academy held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.9 → 38.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 481623007566 · Dallas, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
556 enr · 15.9:1 · 89.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline H S (3,837 students)
Raul Quintanilla Sr Middle Steam Academy held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.9 → 38.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Raul Quintanilla Sr Middle Steam Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Skyline H S
Skyline H S
3,837 students
- Bryan Adams H
Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy
2,208 students
- W T White H S
W T White H S
2,204 students
- Sunset H S
Sunset H S
2,164 students
- Moises E Molin
Moises E Molina H S
2,006 students
- This school 556
Raul Quintanilla Sr Middle Steam Academy
556 students
What this shows Raul Quintanilla Sr Middle Steam Academy reports 556 students on the CCD universe file.
How Raul Quintanilla Sr Middle Steam Academy compares
Raul Quintanilla Sr Middle Steam Academy 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.9% | ▲ 45% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 556 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
556
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Texas - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.1%
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
$14,470
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.5%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
White 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Raul Quintanilla Sr Middle Steam Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dallas Isd reports $14,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Raul Quintanilla Sr Middle Steam Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W T White H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moises E Molina H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Raul Quintanilla Sr Middle Steam Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,208
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~556 students)
Frequently asked questions about Raul Quintanilla Sr Middle Steam Academy
How many students attend Raul Quintanilla Sr Middle Steam Academy?
Raul Quintanilla Sr Middle Steam Academy has 556 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 592 (2022-23) → 599 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raul Quintanilla Sr Middle Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Raul Quintanilla Sr Middle Steam Academy is 15.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Raul Quintanilla Sr Middle Steam Academy?
89.9% of students at Raul Quintanilla Sr Middle Steam Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Raul Quintanilla Sr Middle Steam Academy?
The largest demographic group at Raul Quintanilla Sr Middle Steam Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 93.5% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Raul Quintanilla Sr Middle Steam Academy?
Raul Quintanilla Sr Middle Steam Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Raul Quintanilla Sr Middle Steam Academy rank among middle schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Raul Quintanilla Sr Middle Steam Academy ranks #43 of 52 middle schools in Dallas, 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 Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Dallas Isd?
Besides Raul Quintanilla Sr Middle Steam Academy, Dallas Isd also operates Skyline H S (3,837 students), Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy (2,208 students), and W T White H S (2,204 students). See the Dallas Isd district page for the complete list.