- Enrollment
- 4,057
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, TX
Albright Middle
Federal NCES profile for Albright Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480783005840
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albright Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #11 of 116
- middle schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 72.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Albright Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Albright Middle ranks #11 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Albright Middle shrank from 1,058 students in 2022-23 to 999 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 73.2 → 68.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 480783005840 · Houston, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
945 enr · 12.9:1 · 72.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Elsik H S (4,057 students)
Albright Middle shrank from 1,058 students in 2022-23 to 999 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 73.2 → 68.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Albright Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elsik H S
Elsik H S
4,057 students
- Hastings H S
Hastings H S
3,786 students
- Taylor H S
Taylor H S
2,838 students
- O'donnell Midd 1,214
O'donnell Middle
1,214 students
- Budewig Int 1,054
Budewig Int
1,054 students
- This school 945
Albright Middle
945 students
What this shows Albright Middle reports 945 students on the CCD universe file.
How Albright Middle compares
Albright Middle 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.8% | ▲ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 945 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
945
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.8%
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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Texas - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$13,388
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
281
in-school suspensions + 144 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.2%
African American 34.0%
Asian 15.0%
White 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Two or More 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Albright Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alief Isd reports $13,388 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Albright Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsik H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hastings H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylor H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| O'donnell Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Budewig Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Albright Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,786
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 2,838
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,214
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,054
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~945 students)
Frequently asked questions about Albright Middle
How many students attend Albright Middle?
Albright Middle has 945 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,058 (2022-23) → 999 (2023-24), down 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albright Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Albright Middle is 12.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% 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 Albright Middle?
72.8% of students at Albright Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albright Middle?
The largest demographic group at Albright Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 45.2% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albright Middle?
Albright Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Albright Middle rank among middle schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Albright Middle ranks #11 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 Alief Isd?
Besides Albright Middle, Alief Isd also operates Elsik H S (4,057 students), Hastings H S (3,786 students), and Taylor H S (2,838 students). See the Alief Isd district page for the complete list.