- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Troup, TX
Troup Middle
Federal NCES profile for Troup 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 484323004911
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Troup Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Troup · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 48.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Troup Middle has class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Troup Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Troup, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Troup Middle held near 254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.8 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 484323004911 · Troup, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
254 enr · 12.1:1 · 48.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Troup El (498 students)
Troup Middle held near 254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.8 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Troup Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Troup El
Troup El
498 students
- Troup H S
Troup H S
311 students
- This school
Troup Middle
254 students
What this shows Troup Middle reports 254 students on the CCD universe file.
How Troup Middle compares
Troup 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.8% | ▼ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Texas - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$12,503
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 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
African American 8.7%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Troup Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Troup Isd reports $12,503 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Troup Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troup El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Troup H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Troup Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~254 students)
Frequently asked questions about Troup Middle
How many students attend Troup Middle?
Troup Middle has 254 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Troup, TX. CCD year-over-year: 248 (2022-23) → 254 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Troup Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Troup Middle is 12.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 23% 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 Troup Middle?
48.8% of students at Troup Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Troup Middle?
The largest demographic group at Troup Middle is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Troup, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Troup Middle?
Troup 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 Troup Middle rank among public schools in Troup?
By Resource Investment Index, Troup Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Troup, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Troup Isd?
Besides Troup Middle, Troup Isd also operates Troup El (498 students) and Troup H S (311 students). See the Troup Isd district page for the complete list.