- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sunray, TX
Sunray Middle
Federal NCES profile for Sunray Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484191008885
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 87
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunray Middle earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Sunray · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 49.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunray Middle has class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunray Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sunray, TX.
School address
District: Sunray Collegiate Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484191008885 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Sunray Middle shrank from 160 students in 2022-23 to 145 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE held 13.5 → 13.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 484191008885 · Sunray, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
132 enr · 10.2:1 · 49.4% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunray El (256 students)
Sunray Middle shrank from 160 students in 2022-23 to 145 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE held 13.5 → 13.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sunray Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunray El
Sunray El
256 students
- Sunray H S
Sunray H S
205 students
- This school
Sunray Middle
132 students
What this shows Sunray Middle reports 132 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunray Middle compares
Sunray 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 31% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.4% | ▼ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 132 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
132
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in Texas - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,779
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 66 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.6%
White 33.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Sunray Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sunray Collegiate Isd reports $14,779 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunray Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunray El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunray H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunray Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
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 (~132 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunray Middle
How many students attend Sunray Middle?
Sunray Middle has 132 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sunray, TX. CCD year-over-year: 160 (2022-23) → 145 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunray Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunray Middle is 10.2:1, which is 31% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 35% 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 Sunray Middle?
49.4% of students at Sunray Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunray Middle?
The largest demographic group at Sunray Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 63.6% of enrollment, in Sunray, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunray Middle?
Sunray Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 Sunray Middle rank among public schools in Sunray?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunray Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sunray, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Sunray Collegiate Isd?
Besides Sunray Middle, Sunray Collegiate Isd also operates Sunray El (256 students) and Sunray H S (205 students). See the Sunray Collegiate Isd district page for the complete list.