- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Big Lake, TX
Reagan County Middle
Federal NCES profile for Reagan County Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483657004102
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reagan County Middle earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Big Lake · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 48.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Reagan County Middle has class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reagan County Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Big Lake, TX.
School address
District: Reagan County Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483657004102 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Reagan County Middle held near 152 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.1 → 18.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 483657004102 · Big Lake, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
178 enr · 9.4:1 · 48.3% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Reagan County El (448 students)
Reagan County Middle held near 152 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.1 → 18.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Reagan County Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Reagan County
Reagan County El
448 students
- Reagan County
Reagan County H S
229 students
- This school 178
Reagan County Middle
178 students
What this shows Reagan County Middle reports 178 students on the CCD universe file.
How Reagan County Middle compares
Reagan County Middle 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 36% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.3% | ▼ 22% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 178 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
178
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 8% in Texas - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$19,428
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 178 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.1%
White 11.8%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.7, Reagan County Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Reagan County Isd reports $19,428 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Reagan County Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reagan County El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reagan County H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reagan County Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- 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 (~178 students)
Frequently asked questions about Reagan County Middle
How many students attend Reagan County Middle?
Reagan County Middle has 178 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Big Lake, TX. CCD year-over-year: 151 (2022-23) → 152 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reagan County Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Reagan County Middle is 9.4:1, which is 36% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 40% 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 Reagan County Middle?
48.3% of students at Reagan County Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reagan County Middle?
The largest demographic group at Reagan County Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 87.1% of enrollment, in Big Lake, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reagan County Middle?
Reagan County Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Reagan County Middle rank among public schools in Big Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Reagan County Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Big Lake, 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 Reagan County Isd?
Besides Reagan County Middle, Reagan County Isd also operates Reagan County El (448 students) and Reagan County H S (229 students). See the Reagan County Isd district page for the complete list.