- Enrollment
- 871
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Taylor, TX
Taylor Middle
Federal NCES profile for Taylor 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 484228004809
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taylor Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Taylor · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 58.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Taylor Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor Middle ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Taylor, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Taylor Middle held near 632 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.9 → 49.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 484228004809 · Taylor, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
602 enr · 13.1:1 · 58.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Taylor H S (871 students)
Taylor Middle held near 632 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.9 → 49.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Taylor Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Taylor H S
Taylor H S
871 students
- This school
Taylor Middle
602 students
- Naomi Pasemann
Naomi Pasemann El
552 students
- Main Street In
Main Street Int
446 students
- Th Johnson El
Th Johnson El
351 students
- Legacy Early C 105
Legacy Early College H S
105 students
What this shows Taylor Middle reports 602 students on the CCD universe file.
How Taylor Middle compares
Taylor Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.5% | ▼ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 602 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
602
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,158
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
134
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.3%
White 21.8%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Taylor Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Taylor Isd reports $12,158 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Taylor Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Naomi Pasemann El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Main Street Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Th Johnson El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Legacy Early College H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taylor Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 34.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 105
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~602 students)
Frequently asked questions about Taylor Middle
How many students attend Taylor Middle?
Taylor Middle has 602 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Taylor, TX. CCD year-over-year: 651 (2022-23) → 632 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylor Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Taylor Middle is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Taylor Middle?
58.5% of students at Taylor Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taylor Middle?
The largest demographic group at Taylor Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 66.3% of enrollment, in Taylor, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taylor Middle?
Taylor 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 Taylor Middle rank among public schools in Taylor?
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor Middle ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Taylor, 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 Taylor on the city page.
What other schools are in Taylor Isd?
Besides Taylor Middle, Taylor Isd also operates Taylor H S (871 students), Naomi Pasemann El (552 students), and Main Street Int (446 students). See the Taylor Isd district page for the complete list.