- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tahoka, TX
Tahoka Middle
Federal NCES profile for Tahoka Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484209005029
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tahoka Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Tahoka · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 68.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tahoka Middle has class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tahoka Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tahoka, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Tahoka Middle grew from 122 students in 2022-23 to 134 in 2023-24 (+9.8%).
Teacher FTE held 11.8 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 484209005029 · Tahoka, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
134 enr · 12.2:1 · 68.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Tahoka El (295 students)
Tahoka Middle grew from 122 students in 2022-23 to 134 in 2023-24 (+9.8%). Teacher FTE held 11.8 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Tahoka Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tahoka El
Tahoka El
295 students
- Tahoka H S
Tahoka H S
183 students
- This school
Tahoka Middle
134 students
What this shows Tahoka Middle reports 134 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tahoka Middle compares
Tahoka 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.0% | ▲ 10% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 134 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
134
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 25% in Texas - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,087
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.2%
White 35.1%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Tahoka Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Tahoka Isd reports $17,087 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tahoka Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoka El | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tahoka H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tahoka Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~134 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tahoka Middle
How many students attend Tahoka Middle?
Tahoka Middle has 134 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tahoka, TX. CCD year-over-year: 122 (2022-23) → 134 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tahoka Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Tahoka Middle is 12.2:1, which is 17% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 Tahoka Middle?
68.0% of students at Tahoka Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tahoka Middle?
The largest demographic group at Tahoka Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 61.2% of enrollment, in Tahoka, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tahoka Middle?
Tahoka Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tahoka Middle rank among public schools in Tahoka?
By Resource Investment Index, Tahoka Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tahoka, 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 Tahoka Isd?
Besides Tahoka Middle, Tahoka Isd also operates Tahoka El (295 students) and Tahoka H S (183 students). See the Tahoka Isd district page for the complete list.