- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
Wayside Sci-Tech Middle and H S
Federal NCES profile for Wayside Sci-Tech Middle and H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480004412927Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wayside Sci-Tech Middle and H S earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #150 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 72.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Wayside Sci-Tech Middle and H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wayside Sci-Tech Middle and H S ranks #150 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Wayside Sci-Tech Middle and H S held near 535 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.7 → 47.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 480004412927 · Austin, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
554 enr · 14.6:1 · 72.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayside Real Learning Academy (644 students)
Wayside Sci-Tech Middle and H S held near 535 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.7 → 47.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Wayside Sci-Tech Middle and H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wayside Real L
Wayside Real Learning Academy
644 students
- This school
Wayside Sci-Tech Middle and H S
554 students
- Wayside Altami
Wayside Altamira Academy
354 students
- Wayside Eden P 235
Wayside Eden Park Academy
235 students
What this shows Wayside Sci-Tech Middle and H S reports 554 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wayside Sci-Tech Middle and H S compares
Wayside Sci-Tech Middle and H S 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.6% | ▲ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Texas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.5%
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
$12,682
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.6%
White 5.2%
African American 4.2%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.0, Wayside Sci-Tech Middle and H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Wayside Schools reports $12,682 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wayside Sci-Tech Middle and H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayside Real Learning Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayside Altamira Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayside Eden Park Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wayside Sci-Tech Middle and H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide other 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 (~554 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wayside Sci-Tech Middle and H S
How many students attend Wayside Sci-Tech Middle and H S?
Wayside Sci-Tech Middle and H S has 554 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 521 (2022-23) → 535 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayside Sci-Tech Middle and H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayside Sci-Tech Middle and H S is 14.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% 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 Wayside Sci-Tech Middle and H S?
72.6% of students at Wayside Sci-Tech Middle and H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wayside Sci-Tech Middle and H S?
The largest demographic group at Wayside Sci-Tech Middle and H S is Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment, in Austin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wayside Sci-Tech Middle and H S?
Wayside Sci-Tech Middle and H S has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wayside Sci-Tech Middle and H S rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Wayside Sci-Tech Middle and H S ranks #150 of 162 schools in Austin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Wayside Schools?
Besides Wayside Sci-Tech Middle and H S, Wayside Schools also operates Wayside Real Learning Academy (644 students), Wayside Altamira Academy (354 students), and Wayside Eden Park Academy (235 students). See the Wayside Schools district page for the complete list.