- Enrollment
- 2,363
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Antonio, TX
Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle
Federal NCES profile for Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484095006042
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle earns 32/100 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.
- #69 of 80
- middle schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Texas
- 89.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle has class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle ranks #69 of 80 middle schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Southwest Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484095006042 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle shrank from 677 students in 2022-23 to 635 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 48.7 → 50.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 484095006042 · San Antonio, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
767 enr · 16:1 · 89.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwest H S (2,363 students)
Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle shrank from 677 students in 2022-23 to 635 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE added 48.7 → 50.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwest H S
Southwest H S
2,363 students
- Southwest Lega
Southwest Legacy H S
2,250 students
- Elm Creek El 805
Elm Creek El
805 students
- Francis R Scob 797
Francis R Scobee Middle
797 students
- Ronald E Mcnai 784
Ronald E Mcnair Middle
784 students
- This school 767
Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle
767 students
What this shows Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle reports 767 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle compares
Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle is a shrinking 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.8% | ▲ 45% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 767 | top 21% | - | - |
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.
767
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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.
Engagement
43.7%
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
$13,119
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.9%
White 3.4%
African American 1.3%
Two or More 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.8, Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southwest Isd reports $13,119 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest Legacy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elm Creek El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Francis R Scobee Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ronald E Mcnair Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,250
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~767 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle
How many students attend Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle?
Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle has 767 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 677 (2022-23) → 635 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sharon Christa Mcauliffe 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 Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle?
89.8% of students at Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle?
The largest demographic group at Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 94.9% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle?
Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle rank among middle schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle ranks #69 of 80 middle schools in San Antonio, 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 San Antonio on the city page.
What other schools are in Southwest Isd?
Besides Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle, Southwest Isd also operates Southwest H S (2,363 students), Southwest Legacy H S (2,250 students), and Elm Creek El (805 students). See the Southwest Isd district page for the complete list.