Enrollment
1,488
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Red Oak, TX
Red Oak Middle
Federal NCES profile for Red Oak Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483666004107
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Oak Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Red Oak · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 56.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Red Oak Middle has class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Red Oak Middle ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Red Oak, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
88.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Red Oak Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Red Oak Middle
Red Oak Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in Red Oak, Texas, enrolling 1,488 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 56.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,488 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 326 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #91.
Its student body is led by African American (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 372 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Red Oak Isd spends $10,154 per pupil, 26% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 601 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,488 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Red Oak Isd also operates Red Oak H S (2,297 students) and Russell P Schupmann El (756 students) alongside Red Oak 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 Red Oak Middle compares
Red Oak 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.1% | ▼ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,488 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,488
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in Texas - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$10,154
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
391
in-school suspensions + 210 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
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
African American 39.4%
Hispanic or Latino 39.0%
White 16.3%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 39.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Red Oak Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Red Oak Isd, which includes Red Oak Middle.
$10,154
Per student
-26%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.1%
State 43.2%
Federal 11.7%
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 Red Oak Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Russell P Schupmann El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shields El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastridge El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wooden El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Oak Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,297
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~1,488 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Red Oak Middle
How many students attend Red Oak Middle?
Red Oak Middle has 1,488 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Red Oak, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Oak Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Oak Middle is 16.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Red Oak Middle?
56.1% of students at Red Oak Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Oak Middle?
The largest demographic group at Red Oak Middle is African American at 39.4% of enrollment, in Red Oak, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Oak Middle?
Red Oak Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Red Oak Middle rank among public schools in Red Oak?
By Resource Investment Index, Red Oak Middle ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Red Oak, 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 Red Oak on the city page.
Is Red Oak Middle a good school?
Red Oak Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. 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 Red Oak Isd?
Besides Red Oak Middle, Red Oak Isd also operates Red Oak H S (2,297 students), Russell P Schupmann El (756 students), and Shields El (625 students). See the Red Oak Isd district page for the complete list.
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