- Enrollment
- 2,735
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Midland, TX
Alamo J H
Federal NCES profile for Alamo J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483057003430
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alamo J H earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Midland · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 55.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Alamo J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alamo J H ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Midland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-69 students YoY
Alamo J H shrank from 865 students in 2022-23 to 796 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 56.4 → 47.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-69 students YoY 483057003430 · Midland, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
786 enr · 14:1 · 55.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Legacy H S (2,735 students)
Alamo J H shrank from 865 students in 2022-23 to 796 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 56.4 → 47.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Alamo J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Legacy H S
Legacy H S
2,735 students
- Midland H S
Midland H S
2,718 students
- Idea Travis Ac
Idea Travis Academy
1,298 students
- Goddard J H
Goddard J H
1,210 students
- Abell J H
Abell J H
1,129 students
- This school 786
Alamo J H
786 students
What this shows Alamo J H reports 786 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alamo J H compares
Alamo J H is a shrinking 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.7% | ▼ 10% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 786 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
786
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Texas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.2%
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
$11,367
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
130
in-school suspensions + 174 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.8%
White 15.5%
African American 6.1%
Asian 4.1%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Alamo J H is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Midland Isd reports $11,367 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alamo J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idea Travis Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goddard J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abell J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alamo J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,718
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,298
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,210
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~786 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alamo J H
How many students attend Alamo J H?
Alamo J H has 786 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Midland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 865 (2022-23) → 796 (2023-24), down 69.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alamo J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Alamo J H is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Alamo J H?
55.7% of students at Alamo J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alamo J H?
The largest demographic group at Alamo J H is Hispanic or Latino at 71.8% of enrollment, in Midland, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alamo J H?
Alamo J H has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Alamo J H rank among middle schools in Midland?
By Resource Investment Index, Alamo J H ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Midland, 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 Midland on the city page.
What other schools are in Midland Isd?
Besides Alamo J H, Midland Isd also operates Legacy H S (2,735 students), Midland H S (2,718 students), and Idea Travis Academy (1,298 students). See the Midland Isd district page for the complete list.