Enrollment
760
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lubbock, TX
Terra Vista Middle
Federal NCES profile for Terra Vista Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481983010945
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Terra Vista Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #14 of 15
- middle schools in Lubbock · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 58.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Terra Vista Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Terra Vista Middle ranks #14 of 15 middle schools in Lubbock, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Terra Vista Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Terra Vista Middle
Terra Vista Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Lubbock, Texas, enrolling 760 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.9% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 760 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,410 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,070, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and White (25%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 760 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Frenship Isd spends $9,829 per pupil, 28% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 203 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 760 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Frenship Isd also operates Frenship H S (3,422 students) and Heritage Middle (821 students) alongside Terra Vista 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 Terra Vista Middle compares
Terra Vista 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.9% | ▼ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 760 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
760
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.9%
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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Texas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$9,829
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 760 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
167
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
Hispanic or Latino 59.6%
White 25.4%
African American 8.2%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Terra Vista Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Frenship Isd, which includes Terra Vista Middle.
$9,829
Per student
-28%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.2%
State 34.3%
Federal 12.5%
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 Terra Vista Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frenship H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willow Bend El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Ridge El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Upland Heights El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Terra Vista Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,422
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~760 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Terra Vista Middle
How many students attend Terra Vista Middle?
Terra Vista Middle has 760 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lubbock, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Terra Vista Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Terra Vista Middle is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Terra Vista Middle?
58.9% of students at Terra Vista Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Terra Vista Middle?
The largest demographic group at Terra Vista Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 59.6% of enrollment, in Lubbock, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Terra Vista Middle?
Terra Vista Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Terra Vista Middle rank among middle schools in Lubbock?
By Resource Investment Index, Terra Vista Middle ranks #14 of 15 middle schools in Lubbock, 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 Lubbock on the city page.
Is Terra Vista Middle a good school?
Terra Vista Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 Frenship Isd?
Besides Terra Vista Middle, Frenship Isd also operates Frenship H S (3,422 students), Heritage Middle (821 students), and Willow Bend El (749 students). See the Frenship Isd district page for the complete list.
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