- Enrollment
- 2,156
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Liberty Hill, TX
Santa Rita Middle
Federal NCES profile for Santa Rita Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482742014042
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Santa Rita Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Liberty Hill · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 23.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 11.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Santa Rita Middle has class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Rita Middle ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Liberty Hill, TX.
School address
District: Liberty Hill Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482742014042 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+153 students YoY
Santa Rita Middle grew from 870 students in 2022-23 to 1,023 in 2023-24 (+17.6%).
Teacher FTE added 52.5 → 59.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+153 students YoY 482742014042 · Liberty Hill, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,230 enr · 23.7:1 · 11.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty Hill H S (2,156 students)
Santa Rita Middle grew from 870 students in 2022-23 to 1,023 in 2023-24 (+17.6%). Teacher FTE added 52.5 → 59.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Santa Rita Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty Hill H
Liberty Hill H S
2,156 students
- This school
Santa Rita Middle
1,230 students
- Liberty Hill M
Liberty Hill Middle
1,050 students
- Rancho Sienna 770
Rancho Sienna El
770 students
- Bill Burden El 764
Bill Burden El
764 students
- Santa Rita El 745
Santa Rita El
745 students
What this shows Santa Rita Middle reports 1,230 students on the CCD universe file.
How Santa Rita Middle compares
Santa Rita 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 | 23.7:1 | ▲ 61% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.8% | ▼ 81% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,230 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,230
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 61% above state mean
Top 97% in Texas - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,310
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
68
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 45.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
Asian 18.8%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 45.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Santa Rita Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Liberty Hill Isd reports $10,310 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Santa Rita Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Hill H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Hill Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rancho Sienna El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bill Burden El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santa Rita El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Santa Rita Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~1,230 students)
Frequently asked questions about Santa Rita Middle
How many students attend Santa Rita Middle?
Santa Rita Middle has 1,230 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Liberty Hill, TX. CCD year-over-year: 870 (2022-23) → 1,023 (2023-24), up 153.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Rita Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Rita Middle is 23.7:1, which is 61% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Santa Rita Middle?
11.8% of students at Santa Rita Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Santa Rita Middle?
The largest demographic group at Santa Rita Middle is White at 45.8% of enrollment, in Liberty Hill, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Santa Rita Middle?
Santa Rita Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Santa Rita Middle rank among public schools in Liberty Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Rita Middle ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Liberty Hill, 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 Liberty Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Liberty Hill Isd?
Besides Santa Rita Middle, Liberty Hill Isd also operates Liberty Hill H S (2,156 students), Liberty Hill Middle (1,050 students), and Rancho Sienna El (770 students). See the Liberty Hill Isd district page for the complete list.