- Enrollment
- 2,770
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tyler, TX
Three Lakes Middle
Federal NCES profile for Three Lakes Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484347013379
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Three Lakes Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 6
- middle schools in Tyler · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 55.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Three Lakes Middle has class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Three Lakes Middle ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in Tyler, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Three Lakes Middle held near 907 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.1 → 59.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+34 students YoY 484347013379 · Tyler, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
948 enr · 16.3:1 · 55.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Tyler Legacy H S (2,770 students)
Three Lakes Middle held near 907 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.1 → 59.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Three Lakes Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tyler Legacy H
Tyler Legacy H S
2,770 students
- Tyler H S
Tyler H S
2,148 students
- Moore Mst Magn 1,019
Moore Mst Magnet School
1,019 students
- This school 948
Three Lakes Middle
948 students
- Boulter Middle 901
Boulter Middle
901 students
- Hubbard Middle 869
Hubbard Middle
869 students
What this shows Three Lakes Middle reports 948 students on the CCD universe file.
How Three Lakes Middle compares
Three Lakes 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.8% | ▼ 10% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 948 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
948
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Texas - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,184
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 474 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
122
in-school suspensions + 132 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 37.8%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%
African American 26.7%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 37.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Three Lakes Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tyler Isd reports $11,184 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Three Lakes Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Legacy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tyler H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moore Mst Magnet School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boulter Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hubbard Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Three Lakes Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~948 students)
Frequently asked questions about Three Lakes Middle
How many students attend Three Lakes Middle?
Three Lakes Middle has 948 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tyler, TX. CCD year-over-year: 873 (2022-23) → 907 (2023-24), nearly flat (+34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Three Lakes Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Three Lakes Middle is 16.3:1, which is 11% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Three Lakes Middle?
55.8% of students at Three Lakes Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Three Lakes Middle?
The largest demographic group at Three Lakes Middle is White at 37.8% of enrollment, in Tyler, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Three Lakes Middle?
Three Lakes Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Three Lakes Middle rank among middle schools in Tyler?
By Resource Investment Index, Three Lakes Middle ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in Tyler, 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 Tyler on the city page.
What other schools are in Tyler Isd?
Besides Three Lakes Middle, Tyler Isd also operates Tyler Legacy H S (2,770 students), Tyler H S (2,148 students), and Moore Mst Magnet School (1,019 students). See the Tyler Isd district page for the complete list.