Enrollment
554
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wayside Sci-Tech Middle and H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wayside Sci-Tech Middle and H S
Wayside Sci-Tech Middle and H S is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Austin, Texas, enrolling 554 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 72.6% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 554 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,985 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,802, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Wayside Schools spends $10,946 per pupil, 20% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 27.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Wayside Schools also operates Wayside Real Learning Academy (644 students) and Wayside Altamira Academy (354 students) alongside Wayside Sci-Tech Middle and H S.
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 Wayside Sci-Tech Middle and H S compares
Wayside Sci-Tech Middle and H S on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,946
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wayside Schools, which includes Wayside Sci-Tech Middle and H S.
$10,946
Per student
-20%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.8%
State 69.2%
Federal 27.9%
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 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
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other 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 (~554 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Wayside Sci-Tech Middle and H S a good school?
Wayside Sci-Tech Middle and H S earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 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.
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