- Enrollment
- 4,057
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, TX
Alief Middle
Federal NCES profile for Alief 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 480783000105
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alief Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #11 of 116
- middle schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 78.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Alief Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alief Middle ranks #11 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Alief Middle held near 803 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 58.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-36 students YoY 480783000105 · Houston, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
821 enr · 13:1 · 78.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Elsik H S (4,057 students)
Alief Middle held near 803 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 58.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Alief 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 821
Alief Middle
821 students
What this shows Alief Middle reports 821 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alief Middle compares
Alief Middle 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.8% | ▲ 27% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 821 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
821
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Texas - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.9%
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
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 182 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
158
in-school suspensions + 201 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.4%
Asian 14.5%
African American 10.6%
White 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, Alief Middle is about as mixed as 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 Alief 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alief 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 (~821 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alief Middle
How many students attend Alief Middle?
Alief Middle has 821 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 839 (2022-23) → 803 (2023-24), nearly flat (-36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alief Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Alief Middle is 13:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Alief Middle?
78.8% of students at Alief Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alief Middle?
The largest demographic group at Alief Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 71.4% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alief Middle?
Alief 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 Alief Middle rank among middle schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Alief 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 Alief 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.