- Enrollment
- 2,917
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, TX
Aguirre J H
Federal NCES profile for Aguirre J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481359012711
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aguirre J H earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 116
- middle schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 73.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Aguirre J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aguirre J H ranks #3 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Channelview Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481359012711 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Aguirre J H held near 932 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-43 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 69.9 → 61.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-43 students YoY 481359012711 · Houston, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
933 enr · 13.5:1 · 73.1% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Channelview H S (2,917 students)
Aguirre J H held near 932 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-43 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 69.9 → 61.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Aguirre J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Channelview H
Channelview H S
2,917 students
- Alice Johnson 1,112
Alice Johnson J H
1,112 students
- This school 933
Aguirre J H
933 students
- B H Hamblen El 886
B H Hamblen El
886 students
- Mcghee El 770
Mcghee El
770 students
- De Zavala El 634
De Zavala El
634 students
What this shows Aguirre J H reports 933 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aguirre J H compares
Aguirre J H 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.1% | ▲ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 933 | top 13% | - | - |
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.
933
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
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
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,441
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
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.4%
African American 11.0%
White 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.8, Aguirre J H is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Channelview Isd reports $13,441 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aguirre J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channelview H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alice Johnson J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| B H Hamblen El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcghee El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| De Zavala El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aguirre J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~933 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Aguirre J H
How many students attend Aguirre J H?
Aguirre J H has 933 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 975 (2022-23) → 932 (2023-24), nearly flat (-43).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aguirre J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Aguirre 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 Aguirre J H?
73.1% of students at Aguirre J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aguirre J H?
The largest demographic group at Aguirre J H is Hispanic or Latino at 80.4% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aguirre J H?
Aguirre J H has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Aguirre J H rank among middle schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Aguirre J H ranks #3 of 116 middle schools in Houston, 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 Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Channelview Isd?
Besides Aguirre J H, Channelview Isd also operates Channelview H S (2,917 students), Alice Johnson J H (1,112 students), and B H Hamblen El (886 students). See the Channelview Isd district page for the complete list.