- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Vernon, TX
Vernon Middle
Federal NCES profile for Vernon Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484411004999
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vernon Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Vernon · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 68.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Vernon Middle has class sizes smaller than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vernon Middle ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Vernon, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Vernon Middle held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 484411004999 · Vernon, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 12.6:1 · 68.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Shive El (494 students)
Vernon Middle held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Vernon Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shive El
Shive El
494 students
- Vernon H S
Vernon H S
490 students
- This school
Vernon Middle
390 students
- T G Mccord El
T G Mccord El
311 students
- North Texas St 23
North Texas State Hospital - Afp - Vernon
23 students
- Vernon Isd Opp 10
Vernon Isd Opportunity Center
10 students
What this shows Vernon Middle reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vernon Middle compares
Vernon 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.2% | ▲ 10% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in Texas - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.0%
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
$13,225
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 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.0%
White 29.2%
Asian 8.7%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Vernon Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vernon Isd reports $13,225 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vernon Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shive El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vernon H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| T G Mccord El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Texas State Hospital - Afp - Vernon | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vernon Isd Opportunity Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Vernon Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~390 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vernon Middle
How many students attend Vernon Middle?
Vernon Middle has 390 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Vernon, TX. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vernon Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Vernon Middle is 12.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% 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 Vernon Middle?
68.2% of students at Vernon Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vernon Middle?
The largest demographic group at Vernon Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 49.0% of enrollment, in Vernon, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vernon Middle?
Vernon Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Vernon Middle rank among public schools in Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Vernon Middle ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Vernon, 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 Vernon on the city page.
What other schools are in Vernon Isd?
Besides Vernon Middle, Vernon Isd also operates Shive El (494 students), Vernon H S (490 students), and T G Mccord El (311 students). See the Vernon Isd district page for the complete list.