- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Amarillo, TX
River Road Middle
Federal NCES profile for River Road Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483726013757
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Road Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 15
- middle schools in Amarillo · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 57.4%
- free-lunch eligible
River Road Middle has class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Road Middle ranks #2 of 15 middle schools in Amarillo, TX.
School address
District: River Road Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483726013757 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
River Road Middle held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.4 → 26.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 483726013757 · Amarillo, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
294 enr · 11.3:1 · 57.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: River Road H S (400 students)
River Road Middle held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.4 → 26.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
River Road Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- River Road H S
River Road H S
400 students
- Rolling Hills
Rolling Hills El
304 students
- This school
River Road Middle
294 students
- Willow Vista E
Willow Vista Eca
223 students
What this shows River Road Middle reports 294 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Road Middle compares
River Road 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.4% | ▼ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 18% in Texas - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$13,999
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
113
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 38.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.5%
Hispanic or Latino 33.7%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.7%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, River Road Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for River Road Isd reports $13,999 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How River Road Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Road H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rolling Hills El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willow Vista Eca | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Road Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~294 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about River Road Middle
How many students attend River Road Middle?
River Road Middle has 294 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Amarillo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 319 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Road Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at River Road Middle is 11.3:1, which is 23% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 28% 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 River Road Middle?
57.4% of students at River Road Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Road Middle?
The largest demographic group at River Road Middle is White at 60.5% of enrollment, in Amarillo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Road Middle?
River Road Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 River Road Middle rank among middle schools in Amarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, River Road Middle ranks #2 of 15 middle schools in Amarillo, 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 Amarillo on the city page.
What other schools are in River Road Isd?
Besides River Road Middle, River Road Isd also operates River Road H S (400 students), Rolling Hills El (304 students), and Willow Vista Eca (223 students). See the River Road Isd district page for the complete list.