- Enrollment
- 1,527
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mission, TX
B L Gray J H
Federal NCES profile for B L Gray J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483993004530
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
B L Gray J H earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 9
- middle schools in Mission · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 53.4%
- free-lunch eligible
B L Gray J H has class sizes larger than 78% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, B L Gray J H ranks #3 of 9 middle schools in Mission, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
B L Gray J H held near 743 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.7 → 47.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 483993004530 · Mission, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
775 enr · 16.8:1 · 53.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Sharyland H S (1,527 students)
B L Gray J H held near 743 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.7 → 47.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
B L Gray J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sharyland H S
Sharyland H S
1,527 students
- Sharyland Pion
Sharyland Pioneer H S
1,511 students
- Sharyland Nort
Sharyland North J H
791 students
- This school
B L Gray J H
775 students
- John H Shary E
John H Shary El
652 students
- Olivero Garza
Olivero Garza Sr El
648 students
What this shows B L Gray J H reports 775 students on the CCD universe file.
How B L Gray J H compares
B L Gray 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.4% | ▼ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 775 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
775
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Texas - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,777
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 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
124
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.4%
White 3.5%
Asian 2.3%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.6, B L Gray J H is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sharyland Isd reports $11,777 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How B L Gray J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharyland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sharyland Pioneer H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sharyland North J H | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John H Shary El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olivero Garza Sr El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to B L Gray J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~775 students)
Frequently asked questions about B L Gray J H
How many students attend B L Gray J H?
B L Gray J H has 775 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mission, TX. CCD year-over-year: 730 (2022-23) → 743 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at B L Gray J H?
The student-teacher ratio at B L Gray J H is 16.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at B L Gray J H?
53.4% of students at B L Gray J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of B L Gray J H?
The largest demographic group at B L Gray J H is Hispanic or Latino at 93.4% of enrollment, in Mission, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for B L Gray J H?
B L Gray J H has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 B L Gray J H rank among middle schools in Mission?
By Resource Investment Index, B L Gray J H ranks #3 of 9 middle schools in Mission, 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 Mission on the city page.
What other schools are in Sharyland Isd?
Besides B L Gray J H, Sharyland Isd also operates Sharyland H S (1,527 students), Sharyland Pioneer H S (1,511 students), and Sharyland North J H (791 students). See the Sharyland Isd district page for the complete list.