At a glance
Reported students
1,230
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
65.37
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
94th percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
745
Santa Rita Middle: 1,230 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
18.8:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 686
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46.39
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.8:1
What the reported data says about Santa Rita Middle
Santa Rita Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Liberty Hill. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Liberty Hill ISD. NCES reports 1,230 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 middle schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 639 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.8:1, above the Texas median of 14.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (45.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.6%). English learners represent 3.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Santa Rita Middle
- 1How do the reported 18.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 65.37 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 15.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White45.8%
- Hispanic23.6%
- Black4.7%
- Asian18.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Liberty Hill ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Liberty Hill Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,050 reported students
Rancho Sienna El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
770 reported students
Bill Burden El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
764 reported students
Santa Rita El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
745 reported students
Louine Noble El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
740 reported students
Liberty Hill El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
736 reported students
Public schools near Santa Rita Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Hill Middle Middle · Liberty Hill ISD | 06–08 | 1,050 | 4.3 mi |
| Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle Middle · Leander ISD | 06–08 | 1,182 | 4.5 mi |
| Leander Middle Middle · Leander ISD | 06–08 | 873 | 5.6 mi |
| Knox Wiley Middle Middle · Leander ISD | 06–08 | 916 | 5.9 mi |
| Florence W Stiles Middle Middle · Leander ISD | 06–08 | 1,493 | 6.8 mi |
| Douglas Benold Middle Middle · Georgetown ISD | 06–08 | 720 | 6.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Santa Rita Middle
What grades does Santa Rita Middle serve?
Santa Rita Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Liberty Hill ISD.
How many students attend Santa Rita Middle?
Santa Rita Middle reported 1,230 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 94th percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 686 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Santa Rita Middle?
The calculated ratio is 18.8:1, based on 1,230 students and 65.37 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Santa Rita Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Santa Rita Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Liberty Hill ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Santa Rita Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
15.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Santa Rita Middle in?
Santa Rita Middle is part of Liberty Hill ISD, based in Liberty Hill, TX, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Santa Rita Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Liberty Hill Middle (4.3 mi), Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle (4.5 mi), Leander Middle (5.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.