- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cedar Park, TX
Running Brushy Middle
Federal NCES profile for Running Brushy Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482703008959
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Running Brushy Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Cedar Park · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 25.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Running Brushy Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Running Brushy Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Cedar Park, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Running Brushy Middle held near 1,037 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 76.1 → 77.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 482703008959 · Cedar Park, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,120 enr · 14.7:1 · 25.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students)
Running Brushy Middle held near 1,037 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 76.1 → 77.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Running Brushy Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vista Ridge H
Vista Ridge H S
2,480 students
- Vandegrift H S
Vandegrift H S
2,437 students
- Rouse H S
Rouse H S
2,260 students
- Cedar Park H S
Cedar Park H S
2,155 students
- Leander H S
Leander H S
2,131 students
- This school
Running Brushy Middle
1,120 students
What this shows Running Brushy Middle reports 1,120 students on the CCD universe file.
How Running Brushy Middle compares
Running Brushy 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.3% | ▼ 59% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,120 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,120
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Texas - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$10,669
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 563 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
121
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 41.4%
Hispanic or Latino 33.2%
Asian 13.3%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Running Brushy Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Leander Isd reports $10,669 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Running Brushy Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Ridge H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vandegrift H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rouse H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Park H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leander H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Running Brushy Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,260
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,155
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~1,120 students)
Frequently asked questions about Running Brushy Middle
How many students attend Running Brushy Middle?
Running Brushy Middle has 1,120 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cedar Park, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,052 (2022-23) → 1,037 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Running Brushy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Running Brushy Middle is 14.7:1, which is 0% 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 Running Brushy Middle?
25.3% of students at Running Brushy Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Running Brushy Middle?
The largest demographic group at Running Brushy Middle is White at 41.4% of enrollment, in Cedar Park, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Running Brushy Middle?
Running Brushy Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Running Brushy Middle rank among middle schools in Cedar Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Running Brushy Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Cedar Park, 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 Cedar Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Leander Isd?
Besides Running Brushy Middle, Leander Isd also operates Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students), Vandegrift H S (2,437 students), and Rouse H S (2,260 students). See the Leander Isd district page for the complete list.