Enrollment
408
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Raymond Mays Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Raymond Mays Middle
Raymond Mays Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Troy, Texas, enrolling 408 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 408 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 990 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #143.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 56/100).
16.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Troy Isd spends $9,863 per pupil, 28% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Troy Isd also operates Troy H S (502 students) and Edna Bigham Mays El (443 students) alongside Raymond Mays Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Raymond Mays Middle compares
Raymond Mays Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,863
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Troy Isd, which includes Raymond Mays Middle.
$9,863
Per student
-28%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.5%
State 56.8%
Federal 7.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
- -
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~408 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Troy on the city page.
Is Raymond Mays Middle a good school?
Raymond Mays Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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