Enrollment
229
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rio Vista, TX
Rio Vista Middle
Federal NCES profile for Rio Vista Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483720006468
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rio Vista Middle earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Rio Vista · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 54.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Rio Vista Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rio Vista Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Rio Vista, TX.
School address
District: Rio Vista Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483720006468 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rio Vista Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rio Vista Middle
Rio Vista Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Rio Vista, Texas, enrolling 229 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 54.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 229 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 623 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #154.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 229 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Rio Vista Isd also operates Rio Vista El (507 students) and Rio Vista H S (296 students) alongside Rio Vista 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 Rio Vista Middle compares
Rio Vista 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.7% | ▼ 12% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 229 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
229
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Texas - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,417
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 75.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Rio Vista Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rio Vista Isd, which includes Rio Vista Middle.
$12,417
Per student
-9%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.0%
State 52.1%
Federal 12.8%
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 Rio Vista Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Vista El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Vista H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rio Vista Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~229 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Rio Vista Middle
How many students attend Rio Vista Middle?
Rio Vista Middle has 229 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rio Vista, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rio Vista Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rio Vista Middle is 15.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rio Vista Middle?
54.7% of students at Rio Vista Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rio Vista Middle?
The largest demographic group at Rio Vista Middle is White at 75.1% of enrollment, in Rio Vista, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rio Vista Middle?
Rio Vista Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Rio Vista Middle rank among public schools in Rio Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Rio Vista Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Rio Vista, 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 Rio Vista on the city page.
Is Rio Vista Middle a good school?
Rio Vista Middle earns 59/100 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 Rio Vista Isd?
Besides Rio Vista Middle, Rio Vista Isd also operates Rio Vista El (507 students) and Rio Vista H S (296 students). See the Rio Vista Isd district page for the complete list.
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