- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mercedes, TX
Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle
Federal NCES profile for Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483025003389
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #7 of 15
- public schools in Mercedes · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 84.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle ranks #7 of 15 public schools in Mercedes, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 40.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 483025003389 · Mercedes, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
518 enr · 12.9:1 · 84.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Mercedes H S (903 students)
Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 40.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mercedes H S
Mercedes H S
903 students
- This school
Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle
518 students
- Travis El
Travis El
478 students
- Ruben Hinojosa
Ruben Hinojosa El
468 students
- Taylor El
Taylor El
406 students
- John F Kennedy
John F Kennedy El
399 students
What this shows Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle reports 518 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle compares
Sgt Manuel Chacon 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.4% | ▲ 36% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 518 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
518
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Texas - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.1%
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
$14,385
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.5%
White 2.1%
African American 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.9, Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mercedes Isd reports $14,385 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Travis El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ruben Hinojosa El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylor El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~518 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle
How many students attend Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle?
Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle has 518 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mercedes, TX. CCD year-over-year: 563 (2022-23) → 587 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle is 12.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% 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 Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle?
84.4% of students at Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle?
The largest demographic group at Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 97.5% of enrollment, in Mercedes, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle?
Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle rank among public schools in Mercedes?
By Resource Investment Index, Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle ranks #7 of 15 public schools in Mercedes, 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 Mercedes on the city page.
What other schools are in Mercedes Isd?
Besides Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle, Mercedes Isd also operates Mercedes H S (903 students), Travis El (478 students), and Ruben Hinojosa El (468 students). See the Mercedes Isd district page for the complete list.