Enrollment
1,230
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+61% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Santa Rita Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Santa Rita Middle
Santa Rita Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Liberty Hill, Texas, enrolling 1,230 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.7:1 is larger than about 97% of Texas schools and 61% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.8% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,230 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 334 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #78.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
11.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Liberty Hill Isd spends $9,404 per pupil, 31% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Liberty Hill Isd also operates Liberty Hill H S (2,156 students) and Liberty Hill Middle (1,050 students) alongside Santa Rita 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 Rita Middle compares
Santa Rita 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,404
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.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Liberty Hill Isd, which includes Santa Rita Middle.
$9,404
Per student
-31%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.6%
State 22.6%
Federal 7.8%
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 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
- 2,156
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
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 (~1,230 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Santa Rita Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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