- Enrollment
- 2,117
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lubbock, TX
Slaton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Slaton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482850010901
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Slaton Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 15
- middle schools in Lubbock · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 94.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Slaton Middle has class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Slaton Middle ranks #3 of 15 middle schools in Lubbock, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Slaton Middle shrank from 355 students in 2022-23 to 321 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 482850010901 · Lubbock, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 9.7:1 · 94.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Monterey H S (2,117 students)
Slaton Middle shrank from 355 students in 2022-23 to 321 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Slaton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monterey H S
Monterey H S
2,117 students
- Lubbock H S
Lubbock H S
1,927 students
- Coronado H S
Coronado H S
1,878 students
- Hutchinson Mid 845
Hutchinson Middle
845 students
- Estacado H S 787
Estacado H S
787 students
- This school 321
Slaton Middle
321 students
What this shows Slaton Middle reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Slaton Middle compares
Slaton 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 34% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.1% | ▲ 52% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 9% in Texas - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
68.8%
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
$12,692
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 107 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
162
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 50.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 75.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.3%
African American 16.5%
White 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Two or More 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.8, Slaton Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lubbock Isd reports $12,692 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Slaton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lubbock H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coronado H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hutchinson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Estacado H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Slaton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,878
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about Slaton Middle
How many students attend Slaton Middle?
Slaton Middle has 321 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lubbock, TX. CCD year-over-year: 355 (2022-23) → 321 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Slaton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Slaton Middle is 9.7:1, which is 34% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 38% 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 Slaton Middle?
94.1% of students at Slaton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Slaton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Slaton Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 76.3% of enrollment, in Lubbock, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Slaton Middle?
Slaton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Slaton Middle rank among middle schools in Lubbock?
By Resource Investment Index, Slaton Middle ranks #3 of 15 middle schools in Lubbock, 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 Lubbock on the city page.
What other schools are in Lubbock Isd?
Besides Slaton Middle, Lubbock Isd also operates Monterey H S (2,117 students), Lubbock H S (1,927 students), and Coronado H S (1,878 students). See the Lubbock Isd district page for the complete list.