- Enrollment
- 2,134
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mcallen, TX
Travis Middle
Federal NCES profile for Travis Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482967003343
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Travis Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 7
- middle schools in Mcallen · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Texas
- 96.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Travis Middle has class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Travis Middle ranks #1 of 7 middle schools in Mcallen, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Travis Middle shrank from 516 students in 2022-23 to 486 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.9 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 482967003343 · Mcallen, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
505 enr · 11:1 · 96.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcallen H S (2,134 students)
Travis Middle shrank from 516 students in 2022-23 to 486 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 46.9 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Travis Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcallen H S
Mcallen H S
2,134 students
- Memorial H S
Memorial H S
2,021 students
- Rowe H S
Rowe H S
1,905 students
- Morris Middle
Morris Middle
999 students
- Cathey Middle 827
Cathey Middle
827 students
- This school 505
Travis Middle
505 students
What this shows Travis Middle reports 505 students on the CCD universe file.
How Travis Middle compares
Travis 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 25% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.1% | ▲ 55% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 15% in Texas - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.0%
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
$13,409
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 168 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
126
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.4%
White 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.1, Travis Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mcallen Isd reports $13,409 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Travis Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcallen H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rowe H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morris Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cathey Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Travis Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,021
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~505 students)
Frequently asked questions about Travis Middle
How many students attend Travis Middle?
Travis Middle has 505 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mcallen, TX. CCD year-over-year: 516 (2022-23) → 486 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Travis Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Travis Middle is 11:1, which is 25% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 30% 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 Travis Middle?
96.1% of students at Travis Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Travis Middle?
The largest demographic group at Travis Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 98.4% of enrollment, in Mcallen, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Travis Middle?
Travis Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Travis Middle rank among middle schools in Mcallen?
By Resource Investment Index, Travis Middle ranks #1 of 7 middle schools in Mcallen, 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 Mcallen on the city page.
What other schools are in Mcallen Isd?
Besides Travis Middle, Mcallen Isd also operates Mcallen H S (2,134 students), Memorial H S (2,021 students), and Rowe H S (1,905 students). See the Mcallen Isd district page for the complete list.