- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rockport, TX
Rockport-Fulton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Rockport-Fulton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480855000223
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockport-Fulton Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Rockport · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 62.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Rockport-Fulton Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockport-Fulton Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Rockport, TX.
School address
District: Aransas County Isd · Texas
NCES ID 480855000223 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Rockport-Fulton Middle held near 700 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.1 → 50.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 480855000223 · Rockport, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
665 enr · 14.8:1 · 62.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockport-Fulton H S (918 students)
Rockport-Fulton Middle held near 700 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.1 → 50.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Rockport-Fulton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rockport-Fulto
Rockport-Fulton H S
918 students
- Live Oak Learn
Live Oak Learning Center
711 students
- This school
Rockport-Fulton Middle
665 students
- Fulton Learnin
Fulton Learning Center
619 students
What this shows Rockport-Fulton Middle reports 665 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rockport-Fulton Middle compares
Rockport-Fulton 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.2% | ▲ 0% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 665 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
665
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Texas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.5%
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
$13,947
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
182
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 47.1%
Hispanic or Latino 45.1%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Rockport-Fulton Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aransas County Isd reports $13,947 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rockport-Fulton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockport-Fulton H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Live Oak Learning Center | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fulton Learning Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rockport-Fulton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~665 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rockport-Fulton Middle
How many students attend Rockport-Fulton Middle?
Rockport-Fulton Middle has 665 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rockport, TX. CCD year-over-year: 698 (2022-23) → 700 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockport-Fulton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockport-Fulton Middle is 14.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rockport-Fulton Middle?
62.2% of students at Rockport-Fulton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockport-Fulton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Rockport-Fulton Middle is White at 47.1% of enrollment, in Rockport, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockport-Fulton Middle?
Rockport-Fulton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Rockport-Fulton Middle rank among public schools in Rockport?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockport-Fulton Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Rockport, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Aransas County Isd?
Besides Rockport-Fulton Middle, Aransas County Isd also operates Rockport-Fulton H S (918 students), Live Oak Learning Center (711 students), and Fulton Learning Center (619 students). See the Aransas County Isd district page for the complete list.