- Enrollment
- 2,965
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Antonio, TX
Straus Middle
Federal NCES profile for Straus Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483312013774
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Straus Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools.
- #42 of 80
- middle schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 24.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Straus Middle has class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Straus Middle ranks #42 of 80 middle schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Northside Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483312013774 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+188 students YoY
Straus Middle grew from 1,114 students in 2022-23 to 1,302 in 2023-24 (+16.9%).
Teacher FTE added 66.8 → 72.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+188 students YoY 483312013774 · San Antonio, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,363 enr · 20.7:1 · 24.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Brennan H S (2,965 students)
Straus Middle grew from 1,114 students in 2022-23 to 1,302 in 2023-24 (+16.9%). Teacher FTE added 66.8 → 72.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Straus Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brennan H S
Brennan H S
2,965 students
- Harlan H S
Harlan H S
2,778 students
- Clark H S
Clark H S
2,750 students
- Taft H S
Taft H S
2,670 students
- Brandeis H S
Brandeis H S
2,657 students
- This school
Straus Middle
1,363 students
What this shows Straus Middle reports 1,363 students on the CCD universe file.
How Straus Middle compares
Straus Middle is a growing 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 41% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▼ 61% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,363 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,363
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 94% in Texas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,632
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 1363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
88
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.2%
White 19.0%
African American 11.3%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Straus Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northside Isd reports $10,632 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Straus Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brennan H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harlan H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clark H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taft H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brandeis H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Straus Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,750
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,670
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,657
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~1,363 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Straus Middle
How many students attend Straus Middle?
Straus Middle has 1,363 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,114 (2022-23) → 1,302 (2023-24), up 188.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Straus Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Straus Middle is 20.7:1, which is 41% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Straus Middle?
24.0% of students at Straus Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Straus Middle?
The largest demographic group at Straus Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 59.2% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Straus Middle?
Straus Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Straus Middle rank among middle schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Straus Middle ranks #42 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 Northside Isd?
Besides Straus Middle, Northside Isd also operates Brennan H S (2,965 students), Harlan H S (2,778 students), and Clark H S (2,750 students). See the Northside Isd district page for the complete list.