- Enrollment
- 1,388
- Students per teacher
- 35.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Princeton, TX
Southard Middle
Federal NCES profile for Southard 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 483585013687
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southard Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 11
- public schools in Princeton · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 48.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Southard Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southard Middle ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Princeton, TX.
School address
District: Princeton Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483585013687 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-254 students YoY
Southard Middle shrank from 1,063 students in 2022-23 to 809 in 2023-24 (-23.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 65.7 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-254 students YoY 483585013687 · Princeton, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
929 enr · 14.3:1 · 48.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Lovelady H S (1,388 students)
Southard Middle shrank from 1,063 students in 2022-23 to 809 in 2023-24 (-23.9%). Teacher FTE lost 65.7 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Southard Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lovelady H S
Lovelady H S
1,388 students
- Princeton H S
Princeton H S
1,262 students
- This school
Southard Middle
929 students
- Lowe El
Lowe El
675 students
- Mayfield El
Mayfield El
668 students
- Harper El
Harper El
642 students
What this shows Southard Middle reports 929 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southard Middle compares
Southard 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.4% | ▼ 22% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 929 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
929
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,598
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 929 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
457
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 49.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 53.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 32.6%
White 27.8%
African American 26.7%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 32.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.7, Southard Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Princeton Isd reports $10,598 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southard Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovelady H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Princeton H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lowe El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mayfield El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harper El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southard Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,262
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~929 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southard Middle
How many students attend Southard Middle?
Southard Middle has 929 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Princeton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,063 (2022-23) → 809 (2023-24), down 254.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southard Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Southard Middle is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% 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 Southard Middle?
48.4% of students at Southard Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southard Middle?
The largest demographic group at Southard Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 32.6% of enrollment, in Princeton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southard Middle?
Southard 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 Southard Middle rank among public schools in Princeton?
By Resource Investment Index, Southard Middle ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Princeton, 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 Princeton on the city page.
What other schools are in Princeton Isd?
Besides Southard Middle, Princeton Isd also operates Lovelady H S (1,388 students), Princeton H S (1,262 students), and Lowe El (675 students). See the Princeton Isd district page for the complete list.