- Enrollment
- 2,594
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, TX
Bammel Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bammel Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484122009633
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bammel Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #51 of 116
- middle schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 87.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bammel Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bammel Middle ranks #51 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Bammel Middle held near 804 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.1 → 53.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 484122009633 · Houston, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
783 enr · 14.8:1 · 87.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring H S (2,594 students)
Bammel Middle held near 804 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.1 → 53.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bammel Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spring H S
Spring H S
2,594 students
- Andy Dekaney H
Andy Dekaney H S
2,485 students
- Westfield H S
Westfield H S
2,264 students
- Carl Wunsche S
Carl Wunsche Sr H S
1,503 students
- Rickey C Baile 982
Rickey C Bailey Middle
982 students
- This school 783
Bammel Middle
783 students
What this shows Bammel Middle reports 783 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bammel Middle compares
Bammel 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.7% | ▲ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 783 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
783
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Texas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
62.8%
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
$12,710
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 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
197
in-school suspensions + 162 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 50.3%
Hispanic or Latino 45.6%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
White 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Bammel Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spring Isd reports $12,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bammel Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andy Dekaney H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westfield H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carl Wunsche Sr H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rickey C Bailey Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bammel Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,264
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,503
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~783 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bammel Middle
How many students attend Bammel Middle?
Bammel Middle has 783 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 837 (2022-23) → 804 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bammel Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bammel Middle is 14.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bammel Middle?
87.7% of students at Bammel Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bammel Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bammel Middle is African American at 50.3% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bammel Middle?
Bammel Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Bammel Middle rank among middle schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Bammel Middle ranks #51 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 Spring Isd?
Besides Bammel Middle, Spring Isd also operates Spring H S (2,594 students), Andy Dekaney H S (2,485 students), and Westfield H S (2,264 students). See the Spring Isd district page for the complete list.