Enrollment
254
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Troup Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Troup Middle
Troup Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Troup, Texas, enrolling 254 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 254 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 659 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #419.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 254 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Troup Isd also operates Troup El (498 students) and Troup H S (311 students) alongside Troup Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Troup Middle compares
Troup Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,869
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Troup Isd, which includes Troup Middle.
$12,869
Per student
-6%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.2%
State 50.2%
Federal 16.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~254 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Troup on the city page.
Is Troup Middle a good school?
Troup Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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