- Enrollment
- 3,033
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Plano, TX
Renner Middle
Federal NCES profile for Renner Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483510006897
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Renner Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #12 of 12
- middle schools in Plano · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Renner Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Renner Middle ranks #12 of 12 middle schools in Plano, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Renner Middle held near 1,225 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 76.3 → 72.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 483510006897 · Plano, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,137 enr · 15:1 · 27.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Plano East Sr H S (3,033 students)
Renner Middle held near 1,225 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 76.3 → 72.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Renner Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plano East Sr
Plano East Sr H S
3,033 students
- Plano West Sen
Plano West Senior H S
2,559 students
- Plano Sr H S
Plano Sr H S
2,267 students
- Shepton H S
Shepton H S
1,360 students
- Jasper H S
Jasper H S
1,301 students
- This school 1,137
Renner Middle
1,137 students
What this shows Renner Middle reports 1,137 students on the CCD universe file.
How Renner Middle compares
Renner 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 55% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,137 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,137
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Texas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$11,384
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
171
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.8%
White 25.8%
Asian 15.9%
African American 13.1%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.3, Renner Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Plano Isd reports $11,384 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Renner Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plano East Sr H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plano West Senior H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plano Sr H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shepton H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jasper H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Renner Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,559
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,267
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,301
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~1,137 students)
Frequently asked questions about Renner Middle
How many students attend Renner Middle?
Renner Middle has 1,137 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Plano, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,214 (2022-23) → 1,225 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Renner Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Renner Middle is 15:1, which is 2% 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 Renner Middle?
27.9% of students at Renner Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Renner Middle?
The largest demographic group at Renner Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 40.8% of enrollment, in Plano, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Renner Middle?
Renner Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Renner Middle rank among middle schools in Plano?
By Resource Investment Index, Renner Middle ranks #12 of 12 middle schools in Plano, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Plano on the city page.
What other schools are in Plano Isd?
Besides Renner Middle, Plano Isd also operates Plano East Sr H S (3,033 students), Plano West Senior H S (2,559 students), and Plano Sr H S (2,267 students). See the Plano Isd district page for the complete list.