- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waskom, TX
Waskom Middle
Federal NCES profile for Waskom Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484467005088
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waskom Middle earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Waskom · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 69.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Waskom Middle has class sizes smaller than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waskom Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Waskom, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Waskom Middle shrank from 202 students in 2022-23 to 191 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 484467005088 · Waskom, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
179 enr · 10.5:1 · 69.3% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Waskom El (370 students)
Waskom Middle shrank from 202 students in 2022-23 to 191 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Waskom Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waskom El
Waskom El
370 students
- Waskom H S
Waskom H S
257 students
- This school
Waskom Middle
179 students
What this shows Waskom Middle reports 179 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waskom Middle compares
Waskom 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.3% | ▲ 12% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 179 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
179
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 13% in Texas - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$15,104
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 179 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.3%
African American 11.7%
Two or More 10.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Waskom Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waskom Isd reports $15,104 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waskom Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waskom El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waskom H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waskom Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~179 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waskom Middle
How many students attend Waskom Middle?
Waskom Middle has 179 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waskom, TX. CCD year-over-year: 202 (2022-23) → 191 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waskom Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Waskom Middle is 10.5:1, which is 29% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 33% 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 Waskom Middle?
69.3% of students at Waskom Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waskom Middle?
The largest demographic group at Waskom Middle is White at 51.4% of enrollment, in Waskom, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waskom Middle?
Waskom Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Waskom Middle rank among public schools in Waskom?
By Resource Investment Index, Waskom Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Waskom, 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 Waskom on the city page.
What other schools are in Waskom Isd?
Besides Waskom Middle, Waskom Isd also operates Waskom El (370 students) and Waskom H S (257 students). See the Waskom Isd district page for the complete list.