- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sanger, TX
Sanger Middle
Federal NCES profile for Sanger Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483918004469
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sanger Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Sanger · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 39.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sanger Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sanger Middle ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Sanger, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Sanger Middle held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.3 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 483918004469 · Sanger, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 13.7:1 · 39.6% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Sanger H S (827 students)
Sanger Middle held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.3 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sanger Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sanger H S
Sanger H S
827 students
- Clear Creek In
Clear Creek Int
598 students
- Butterfield El
Butterfield El
503 students
- This school
Sanger Middle
426 students
- Chisholm Trail 292
Chisholm Trail El
292 students
- Sanger Sixth G 213
Sanger Sixth Grade Campus
213 students
What this shows Sanger Middle reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sanger Middle compares
Sanger 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.6% | ▼ 36% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Texas - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$14,081
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.5%
Hispanic or Latino 35.4%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Sanger Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sanger Isd reports $14,081 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sanger Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanger H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clear Creek Int | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Butterfield El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chisholm Trail El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sanger Sixth Grade Campus | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sanger Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~426 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sanger Middle
How many students attend Sanger Middle?
Sanger Middle has 426 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sanger, TX. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 403 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sanger Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sanger Middle is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 Sanger Middle?
39.6% of students at Sanger Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sanger Middle?
The largest demographic group at Sanger Middle is White at 54.5% of enrollment, in Sanger, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sanger Middle?
Sanger Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Sanger Middle rank among public schools in Sanger?
By Resource Investment Index, Sanger Middle ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Sanger, 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 Sanger on the city page.
What other schools are in Sanger Isd?
Besides Sanger Middle, Sanger Isd also operates Sanger H S (827 students), Clear Creek Int (598 students), and Butterfield El (503 students). See the Sanger Isd district page for the complete list.