Enrollment
40
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Perlita, TX
San Perlita Middle
Federal NCES profile for San Perlita Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483900007485
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Perlita Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in San Perlita · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 58.1%
- free-lunch eligible
San Perlita Middle has class sizes smaller than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Perlita Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in San Perlita, TX.
School address
District: San Perlita Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483900007485 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How San Perlita Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at San Perlita Middle
San Perlita Middle is a higher-need, small middle school in San Perlita, Texas, enrolling 40 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8:1, San Perlita Middle is leaner than roughly 96% of Texas schools and 46% under the state's 14.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.1% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Texas schools, with 40 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 46 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #23.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding San Perlita Isd spends $23,063 per pupil, 69% above the Texas average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 24.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
San Perlita Isd also operates San Perlita El (80 students) and San Perlita H S (67 students) alongside San Perlita Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How San Perlita Middle compares
San Perlita Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8:1 | ▼ 46% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.1% | ▼ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 40 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
40
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 4% in Texas - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.5%
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
$23,063
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.5%
African American 2.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.9, San Perlita Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Perlita Isd, which includes San Perlita Middle.
$23,063
Per student
+69%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
+39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.9%
State 42.8%
Federal 24.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How San Perlita Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Perlita El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Perlita H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Perlita Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 67
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~40 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about San Perlita Middle
How many students attend San Perlita Middle?
San Perlita Middle has 40 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Perlita, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Perlita Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at San Perlita Middle is 8:1, which is 46% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 49% 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 San Perlita Middle?
58.1% of students at San Perlita Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Perlita Middle?
The largest demographic group at San Perlita Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 97.5% of enrollment, in San Perlita, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Perlita Middle?
San Perlita Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does San Perlita Middle rank among public schools in San Perlita?
By Resource Investment Index, San Perlita Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in San Perlita, 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 San Perlita on the city page.
Is San Perlita Middle a good school?
San Perlita Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in San Perlita Isd?
Besides San Perlita Middle, San Perlita Isd also operates San Perlita El (80 students) and San Perlita H S (67 students). See the San Perlita Isd district page for the complete list.
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