Enrollment
1,117
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cleveland, TX
Santa Fe Middle
Federal NCES profile for Santa Fe Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481437014035
👥 S:T ratio 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Santa Fe Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Texas
- 97.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Santa Fe Middle has class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Fe Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Cleveland, TX.
School address
District: Cleveland Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481437014035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
70.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Santa Fe Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Santa Fe Middle
Santa Fe Middle is a high-poverty, large middle school in Cleveland, Texas, enrolling 1,117 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 97.2% of students qualify for free meals, 57% above the Texas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,117 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 441 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #244.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
The surrounding Cleveland Isd spends $10,716 per pupil, 21% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Cleveland Isd also operates Cleveland H S (3,627 students) and Cleveland Middle (1,446 students) alongside Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe Middle compares
Santa Fe 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.2% | ▲ 57% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,117 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,117
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Texas - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$10,716
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 95.1%
White 2.4%
African American 1.8%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.5, Santa Fe Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cleveland Isd, which includes Santa Fe Middle.
$10,716
Per student
-21%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.4%
State 65.3%
Federal 11.2%
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 Santa Fe Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cleveland Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northside El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Santa Fe Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,627
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,446
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~1,117 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Santa Fe Middle
How many students attend Santa Fe Middle?
Santa Fe Middle has 1,117 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cleveland, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Fe Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Fe Middle is 16:1, which is 9% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Santa Fe Middle?
97.2% of students at Santa Fe Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Santa Fe Middle?
The largest demographic group at Santa Fe Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 95.1% of enrollment, in Cleveland, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Santa Fe Middle?
Santa Fe Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Santa Fe Middle rank among middle schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Fe Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Cleveland, 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 Cleveland on the city page.
Is Santa Fe Middle a good school?
Santa Fe Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. 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 Cleveland Isd?
Besides Santa Fe Middle, Cleveland Isd also operates Cleveland H S (3,627 students), Cleveland Middle (1,446 students), and Northside El (1,073 students). See the Cleveland Isd district page for the complete list.
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