- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Salado, TX
Salado Middle
Federal NCES profile for Salado Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483858012125
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salado Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Salado · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Salado Middle has class sizes larger than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salado Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Salado, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Salado Middle held near 590 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.6 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 483858012125 · Salado, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
587 enr · 17.3:1 · 22.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Arnold El (1,073 students)
Salado Middle held near 590 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.6 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Salado Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas Arnold
Thomas Arnold El
1,073 students
- Salado H S
Salado H S
769 students
- This school
Salado Middle
587 students
What this shows Salado Middle reports 587 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salado Middle compares
Salado 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 63% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 587 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
587
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in Texas - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,952
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 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 67.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Salado Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salado Isd reports $9,952 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Salado Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Arnold El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salado H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salado Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~587 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salado Middle
How many students attend Salado Middle?
Salado Middle has 587 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Salado, TX. CCD year-over-year: 591 (2022-23) → 590 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salado Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Salado Middle is 17.3:1, which is 18% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Salado Middle?
22.8% of students at Salado Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salado Middle?
The largest demographic group at Salado Middle is White at 67.1% of enrollment, in Salado, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salado Middle?
Salado Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Salado Middle rank among public schools in Salado?
By Resource Investment Index, Salado Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Salado, 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 Salado Isd?
Besides Salado Middle, Salado Isd also operates Thomas Arnold El (1,073 students) and Salado H S (769 students). See the Salado Isd district page for the complete list.