- Enrollment
- 1,537
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Abilene, TX
Wylie East J H
Federal NCES profile for Wylie East J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484650014007
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wylie East J H earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Abilene · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wylie East J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wylie East J H ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Abilene, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Wylie East J H grew from 524 students in 2022-23 to 552 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.6 → 40.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 484650014007 · Abilene, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
540 enr · 13.5:1 · 21.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Wylie H S (1,537 students)
Wylie East J H grew from 524 students in 2022-23 to 552 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 40.6 → 40.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Wylie East J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wylie H S
Wylie H S
1,537 students
- Wylie West J H
Wylie West J H
1,038 students
- Wylie East El
Wylie East El
776 students
- Wylie West El
Wylie West El
673 students
- This school 540
Wylie East J H
540 students
- Wylie West Int 465
Wylie West Int
465 students
What this shows Wylie East J H reports 540 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wylie East J H compares
Wylie East J H is a growing 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 65% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 540 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
540
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Texas - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,047
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 540 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
95
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.7%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 4.8%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 60.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Wylie East J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wylie Isd reports $9,047 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wylie East J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wylie H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wylie West J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wylie East El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wylie West El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wylie West Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wylie East J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,038
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~540 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wylie East J H
How many students attend Wylie East J H?
Wylie East J H has 540 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Abilene, TX. CCD year-over-year: 524 (2022-23) → 552 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wylie East J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Wylie East J H is 13.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% 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 Wylie East J H?
21.9% of students at Wylie East J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wylie East J H?
The largest demographic group at Wylie East J H is White at 60.7% of enrollment, in Abilene, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wylie East J H?
Wylie East J H 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 Wylie East J H rank among middle schools in Abilene?
By Resource Investment Index, Wylie East J H ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Abilene, 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 Abilene on the city page.
What other schools are in Wylie Isd?
Besides Wylie East J H, Wylie Isd also operates Wylie H S (1,537 students), Wylie West J H (1,038 students), and Wylie East El (776 students). See the Wylie Isd district page for the complete list.