- Enrollment
- 3,033
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Plano, TX
Robinson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Robinson 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 483510003534
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robinson Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #10 of 12
- middle schools in Plano · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Texas
- 15.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Robinson Middle has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robinson Middle ranks #10 of 12 middle schools in Plano, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Robinson Middle held near 1,045 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 57.4 → 57.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 483510003534 · Plano, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,084 enr · 19:1 · 15.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Plano East Sr H S (3,033 students)
Robinson Middle held near 1,045 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE held 57.4 → 57.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Robinson 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 1,084
Robinson Middle
1,084 students
What this shows Robinson Middle reports 1,084 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robinson Middle compares
Robinson 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.6% | ▼ 75% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,084 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,084
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.5%
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
$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 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 39.6%
White 26.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
African American 10.2%
Two or More 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 39.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Robinson 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 Robinson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plano East Sr H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plano West Senior H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plano Sr H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shepton H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jasper H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robinson 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 (~1,084 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robinson Middle
How many students attend Robinson Middle?
Robinson Middle has 1,084 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Plano, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,018 (2022-23) → 1,045 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robinson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Robinson Middle is 19:1, which is 29% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robinson Middle?
15.6% of students at Robinson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robinson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Robinson Middle is Asian at 39.6% of enrollment, in Plano, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robinson Middle?
Robinson 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 Robinson Middle rank among middle schools in Plano?
By Resource Investment Index, Robinson Middle ranks #10 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 Robinson 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.