Enrollment
556
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sunnyvale, TX
Sunnyvale Middle
Federal NCES profile for Sunnyvale Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484188011203
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunnyvale Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Sunnyvale · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 16.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunnyvale Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunnyvale Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Sunnyvale, TX.
School address
District: Sunnyvale Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484188011203 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sunnyvale Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sunnyvale Middle
Sunnyvale Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Sunnyvale, Texas, enrolling 556 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.8% free-meal eligibility runs 73% below the Texas average.
With 556 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 608 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #217.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Asian (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 556 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Sunnyvale Isd also operates Sunnyvale H S (738 students) and Sunnyvale Int (509 students) alongside Sunnyvale Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sunnyvale Middle compares
Sunnyvale Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.8% | ▼ 73% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 556 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
556
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Texas - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,206
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 556 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 42.3%
Asian 23.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
African American 10.1%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Sunnyvale Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sunnyvale Isd, which includes Sunnyvale Middle.
$11,206
Per student
-18%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.6%
State 21.6%
Federal 7.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Sunnyvale Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyvale H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunnyvale Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunnyvale El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunnyvale Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~556 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Sunnyvale Middle
How many students attend Sunnyvale Middle?
Sunnyvale Middle has 556 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sunnyvale, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunnyvale Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunnyvale Middle is 15.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunnyvale Middle?
16.8% of students at Sunnyvale Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunnyvale Middle?
The largest demographic group at Sunnyvale Middle is White at 42.3% of enrollment, in Sunnyvale, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunnyvale Middle?
Sunnyvale Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sunnyvale Middle rank among public schools in Sunnyvale?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunnyvale Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Sunnyvale, 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 Sunnyvale on the city page.
Is Sunnyvale Middle a good school?
Sunnyvale Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Sunnyvale Isd?
Besides Sunnyvale Middle, Sunnyvale Isd also operates Sunnyvale H S (738 students), Sunnyvale Int (509 students), and Sunnyvale El (503 students). See the Sunnyvale Isd district page for the complete list.
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