- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
San Perlita Middle grew from 43 students in 2022-23 to 46 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 5.3 → 6.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 483900007485 · San Perlita, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
40 enr · 8:1 · 58.1% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: San Perlita El (80 students)
San Perlita Middle grew from 43 students in 2022-23 to 46 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE added 5.3 → 6.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
San Perlita Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- San Perlita El
San Perlita El
80 students
- San Perlita H
San Perlita H S
67 students
- This school
San Perlita Middle
40 students
What this shows San Perlita Middle reports 40 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Perlita Middle compares
San Perlita Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$23,829
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
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.
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
District finance for San Perlita Isd reports $23,829 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 67
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~40 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 43 (2022-23) → 46 (2023-24), up 3.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.