Enrollment
697
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vernon Schrade Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vernon Schrade Middle
Vernon Schrade Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Rowlett, Texas, enrolling 697 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.5% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 697 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,490 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #480.
Its student body is led by African American (36%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 232 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 371 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 697 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Garland Isd also operates Sachse H S (2,935 students) and N Garland H S (2,929 students) alongside Vernon Schrade 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 Vernon Schrade Middle compares
Vernon Schrade 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,092
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Garland Isd, which includes Vernon Schrade Middle.
$11,092
Per student
-19%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.7%
State 37.7%
Federal 18.6%
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 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
- 2,935
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
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 (~697 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Vernon Schrade Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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