- Enrollment
- 1,721
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Roma, TX
Roma Middle
Federal NCES profile for Roma Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483774004230
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roma Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Roma · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 86.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Roma Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roma Middle ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Roma, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Roma Middle held near 790 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.5 → 64.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 483774004230 · Roma, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
776 enr · 13.2:1 · 86.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Roma H S (1,721 students)
Roma Middle held near 790 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.5 → 64.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Roma Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roma H S
Roma H S
1,721 students
- This school
Roma Middle
776 students
- Ramiro Barrera 564
Ramiro Barrera Middle
564 students
- Florence J Sco 550
Florence J Scott El
550 students
- Roel a & Celia 526
Roel a & Celia R Saenz El
526 students
- Emma Vera El 504
Emma Vera El
504 students
What this shows Roma Middle reports 776 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roma Middle compares
Roma 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.6% | ▲ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 776 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
776
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Texas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$15,298
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 100.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Roma Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roma Isd reports $15,298 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roma Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roma H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ramiro Barrera Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Florence J Scott El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roel a & Celia R Saenz El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emma Vera El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roma Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- 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 (~776 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Roma Middle
How many students attend Roma Middle?
Roma Middle has 776 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Roma, TX. CCD year-over-year: 779 (2022-23) → 790 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roma Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Roma Middle is 13.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% 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 Roma Middle?
86.6% of students at Roma Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roma Middle?
The largest demographic group at Roma Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment, in Roma, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roma Middle?
Roma Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Roma Middle rank among public schools in Roma?
By Resource Investment Index, Roma Middle ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Roma, 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 Roma on the city page.
What other schools are in Roma Isd?
Besides Roma Middle, Roma Isd also operates Roma H S (1,721 students), Ramiro Barrera Middle (564 students), and Florence J Scott El (550 students). See the Roma Isd district page for the complete list.