- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Troy, TX
Raymond Mays Middle
Federal NCES profile for Raymond Mays Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484326006179
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Raymond Mays Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Troy · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 45.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Raymond Mays Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Raymond Mays Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Troy, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Raymond Mays Middle grew from 382 students in 2022-23 to 404 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 484326006179 · Troy, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 15.1:1 · 45.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Troy H S (502 students)
Raymond Mays Middle grew from 382 students in 2022-23 to 404 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Raymond Mays Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Troy H S
Troy H S
502 students
- Edna Bigham Ma
Edna Bigham Mays El
443 students
- This school
Raymond Mays Middle
408 students
- Troy El
Troy El
379 students
- Troy J J a E P 1
Troy J J a E P
1 students
What this shows Raymond Mays Middle reports 408 students on the CCD universe file.
How Raymond Mays Middle compares
Raymond Mays 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.0% | ▼ 27% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Texas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,730
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.9%
Hispanic or Latino 35.5%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Raymond Mays Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Troy Isd reports $10,730 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Raymond Mays Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edna Bigham Mays El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Troy El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Troy J J a E P | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Raymond Mays Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~408 students)
Frequently asked questions about Raymond Mays Middle
How many students attend Raymond Mays Middle?
Raymond Mays Middle has 408 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Troy, TX. CCD year-over-year: 382 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raymond Mays Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Raymond Mays Middle is 15.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Raymond Mays Middle?
45.0% of students at Raymond Mays Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Raymond Mays Middle?
The largest demographic group at Raymond Mays Middle is White at 55.9% of enrollment, in Troy, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Raymond Mays Middle?
Raymond Mays Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Raymond Mays Middle rank among public schools in Troy?
By Resource Investment Index, Raymond Mays Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Troy, 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 Troy Isd?
Besides Raymond Mays Middle, Troy Isd also operates Troy H S (502 students), Edna Bigham Mays El (443 students), and Troy El (379 students). See the Troy Isd district page for the complete list.