- Enrollment
- 2,320
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Temple, TX
Travis Science Academy
Federal NCES profile for Travis Science Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484233004829
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Travis Science Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Temple · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 69.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Travis Science Academy has class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Travis Science Academy ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Temple, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Travis Science Academy grew from 649 students in 2022-23 to 687 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 56.2 → 56.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 484233004829 · Temple, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
686 enr · 12.3:1 · 69.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Temple H S (2,320 students)
Travis Science Academy grew from 649 students in 2022-23 to 687 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 56.2 → 56.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Travis Science Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Temple H S
Temple H S
2,320 students
- Thornton El 763
Thornton El
763 students
- This school 686
Travis Science Academy
686 students
- Bonham Middle 627
Bonham Middle
627 students
- Lamar Middle 553
Lamar Middle
553 students
- Jefferson El 504
Jefferson El
504 students
What this shows Travis Science Academy reports 686 students on the CCD universe file.
How Travis Science Academy compares
Travis Science Academy is a growing 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.8% | ▲ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 686 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
686
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in Texas - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$12,629
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 457 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
91
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.1%
African American 25.2%
White 15.6%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Travis Science Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Temple Isd reports $12,629 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Travis Science Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thornton El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bonham Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamar Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Travis Science Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~686 students)
Frequently asked questions about Travis Science Academy
How many students attend Travis Science Academy?
Travis Science Academy has 686 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Temple, TX. CCD year-over-year: 649 (2022-23) → 687 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Travis Science Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Travis Science Academy is 12.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 Science Academy?
69.8% of students at Travis Science Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Travis Science Academy?
The largest demographic group at Travis Science Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 50.1% of enrollment, in Temple, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Travis Science Academy?
Travis Science Academy 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 Travis Science Academy rank among middle schools in Temple?
By Resource Investment Index, Travis Science Academy ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Temple, 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 Temple on the city page.
What other schools are in Temple Isd?
Besides Travis Science Academy, Temple Isd also operates Temple H S (2,320 students), Thornton El (763 students), and Bonham Middle (627 students). See the Temple Isd district page for the complete list.