- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, TX
Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk
Federal NCES profile for Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482364002574
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools.
- #19 of 116
- middle schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 67.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk has class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk ranks #19 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk held near 350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 482364002574 · Houston, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 12.5:1 · 67.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk held near 350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Texas Connecti
Texas Connections Academy at Houston
8,641 students
- Bellaire H S 3,216
Bellaire H S
3,216 students
- Lamar H S 2,968
Lamar H S
2,968 students
- Westside H S 2,729
Westside H S
2,729 students
- Heights H S 2,426
Heights H S
2,426 students
- This school 325
Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk
325 students
What this shows Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk reports 325 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk compares
Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.2% | ▲ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 28% in Texas - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$13,072
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.0%
African American 8.3%
Two or More 1.5%
White 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.8, Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Houston Isd reports $13,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Connections Academy at Houston | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellaire H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,729
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~325 students)
Frequently asked questions about Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk
How many students attend Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk?
Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk has 325 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 350 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk?
The student-teacher ratio at Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk is 12.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% 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 Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk?
67.2% of students at Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk?
The largest demographic group at Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk is Hispanic or Latino at 88.0% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk?
Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk rank among middle schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk ranks #19 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 Houston Isd?
Besides Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk, Houston Isd also operates Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students), Bellaire H S (3,216 students), and Lamar H S (2,968 students). See the Houston Isd district page for the complete list.