- Enrollment
- 2,876
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Austin, TX
Sadler Means Ywla
Federal NCES profile for Sadler Means Ywla, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480894013132
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sadler Means Ywla earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Texas schools.
- #14 of 35
- middle schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 84.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sadler Means Ywla has class sizes larger than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sadler Means Ywla ranks #14 of 35 middle schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Sadler Means Ywla grew from 322 students in 2022-23 to 346 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 480894013132 · Austin, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 16.4:1 · 84.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowie H S (2,876 students)
Sadler Means Ywla grew from 322 students in 2022-23 to 346 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sadler Means Ywla in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bowie H S
Bowie H S
2,876 students
- Akins H S
Akins H S
2,421 students
- Austin H S
Austin H S
2,323 students
- Anderson H S
Anderson H S
2,223 students
- Mccallum H S
Mccallum H S
1,897 students
- This school 278
Sadler Means Ywla
278 students
What this shows Sadler Means Ywla reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sadler Means Ywla compares
Sadler Means Ywla is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.5% | ▲ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 75% in Texas - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.6%
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
$12,950
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 139 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.5%
African American 16.2%
White 6.5%
Asian 4.7%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, Sadler Means Ywla is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Austin Isd reports $12,950 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sadler Means Ywla Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Akins H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Austin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anderson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccallum H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sadler Means Ywla's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,421
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,323
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,223
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,897
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~278 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sadler Means Ywla
How many students attend Sadler Means Ywla?
Sadler Means Ywla has 278 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 346 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sadler Means Ywla?
The student-teacher ratio at Sadler Means Ywla is 16.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sadler Means Ywla?
84.5% of students at Sadler Means Ywla are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sadler Means Ywla?
The largest demographic group at Sadler Means Ywla is Hispanic or Latino at 70.5% of enrollment, in Austin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sadler Means Ywla?
Sadler Means Ywla has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Sadler Means Ywla rank among middle schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Sadler Means Ywla ranks #14 of 35 middle schools in Austin, 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 Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Austin Isd?
Besides Sadler Means Ywla, Austin Isd also operates Bowie H S (2,876 students), Akins H S (2,421 students), and Austin H S (2,323 students). See the Austin Isd district page for the complete list.