- Enrollment
- 2,935
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rowlett, TX
Vernon Schrade Middle
Federal NCES profile for Vernon Schrade Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482034007858
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vernon Schrade Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Rowlett · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 58.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Vernon Schrade Middle has class sizes smaller than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vernon Schrade Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Rowlett, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-69 students YoY
Vernon Schrade Middle shrank from 891 students in 2022-23 to 822 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 60.2 → 57.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-69 students YoY 482034007858 · Rowlett, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
697 enr · 11.6:1 · 58.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Sachse H S (2,935 students)
Vernon Schrade Middle shrank from 891 students in 2022-23 to 822 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 60.2 → 57.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Vernon Schrade Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sachse H S
Sachse H S
2,935 students
- N Garland H S
N Garland H S
2,929 students
- Garland H S
Garland H S
2,335 students
- Rowlett H S
Rowlett H S
2,156 students
- Lakeview Cente
Lakeview Centennial H S
2,073 students
- This school 697
Vernon Schrade Middle
697 students
What this shows Vernon Schrade Middle reports 697 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vernon Schrade Middle compares
Vernon Schrade 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.5% | ▼ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 697 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
697
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 20% in Texas - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.9%
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
$12,534
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 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
190
in-school suspensions + 181 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 53.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 35.6%
Hispanic or Latino 32.9%
White 19.8%
Asian 6.5%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 35.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Vernon Schrade Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garland Isd reports $12,534 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vernon Schrade Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachse H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| N Garland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rowlett H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Centennial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vernon Schrade Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,335
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,156
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~697 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vernon Schrade Middle
How many students attend Vernon Schrade Middle?
Vernon Schrade Middle has 697 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rowlett, TX. CCD year-over-year: 891 (2022-23) → 822 (2023-24), down 69.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vernon Schrade Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Vernon Schrade Middle is 11.6:1, which is 21% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 26% 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 Schrade Middle?
58.5% of students at Vernon Schrade Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vernon Schrade Middle?
The largest demographic group at Vernon Schrade Middle is African American at 35.6% of enrollment, in Rowlett, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vernon Schrade Middle?
Vernon Schrade Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Schrade Middle rank among middle schools in Rowlett?
By Resource Investment Index, Vernon Schrade Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Rowlett, 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 Rowlett on the city page.
What other schools are in Garland Isd?
Besides Vernon Schrade Middle, Garland Isd also operates Sachse H S (2,935 students), N Garland H S (2,929 students), and Garland H S (2,335 students). See the Garland Isd district page for the complete list.