- Enrollment
- 3,422
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-68 students YoY
Terra Vista Middle shrank from 891 students in 2022-23 to 823 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 57.3 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-68 students YoY 481983010945 · Lubbock, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
760 enr · 13.3:1 · 58.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Frenship H S (3,422 students)
Terra Vista Middle shrank from 891 students in 2022-23 to 823 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE added 57.3 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Terra Vista Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Frenship H S
Frenship H S
3,422 students
- Heritage Middl 821
Heritage Middle
821 students
- This school 760
Terra Vista Middle
760 students
- Willow Bend El 749
Willow Bend El
749 students
- Oak Ridge El 678
Oak Ridge El
678 students
- Upland Heights 652
Upland Heights El
652 students
What this shows Terra Vista Middle reports 760 students on the CCD universe file.
How Terra Vista Middle compares
Terra Vista 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,058
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
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.
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
District finance for Frenship Isd reports $10,058 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~760 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 891 (2022-23) → 823 (2023-24), down 68.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.