- Enrollment
- 2,297
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Red Oak Middle held near 1,540 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 88.4 → 95.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 483666004107 · Red Oak, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,488 enr · 16.9:1 · 56.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Red Oak H S (2,297 students)
Red Oak Middle held near 1,540 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 88.4 → 95.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Red Oak Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Red Oak H S
Red Oak H S
2,297 students
- This school
Red Oak Middle
1,488 students
- Russell P Schu 756
Russell P Schupmann El
756 students
- Shields El 625
Shields El
625 students
- Eastridge El 530
Eastridge El
530 students
- Wooden El 508
Wooden El
508 students
What this shows Red Oak Middle reports 1,488 students on the CCD universe file.
How Red Oak Middle compares
Red Oak 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,825
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
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.
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
District finance for Red Oak Isd reports $10,825 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,488 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,546 (2022-23) → 1,540 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.