Enrollment
827
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pearland, TX
Berry Miller J H
Federal NCES profile for Berry Miller J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483444011152
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berry Miller J H earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 6
- middle schools in Pearland · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18:1
- large classes for Texas
- 21.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Berry Miller J H has class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berry Miller J H ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Pearland, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Berry Miller J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Berry Miller J H
Berry Miller J H is a mid-sized middle school in Pearland, Texas, enrolling 827 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18:1 is larger than about 86% of Texas schools and 22% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.2% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 827 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 787 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #47, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (26%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 276 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Pearland Isd spends $9,871 per pupil, 28% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Pearland Isd also operates Pearland H S (3,412 students) and Glenda Dawson H S (2,569 students) alongside Berry Miller J H.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Berry Miller J H compares
Berry Miller J H on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.2% | ▼ 66% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 827 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
827
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Texas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,871
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 25.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
African American 24.2%
Asian 19.1%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 25.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.3, Berry Miller J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pearland Isd, which includes Berry Miller J H.
$9,871
Per student
-28%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.0%
State 40.2%
Federal 9.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Berry Miller J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenda Dawson H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert Turner College and Career H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pearland J H West | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leon H Sablatura Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berry Miller J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,412
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,569
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~827 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Berry Miller J H
How many students attend Berry Miller J H?
Berry Miller J H has 827 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pearland, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berry Miller J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Berry Miller J H is 18:1, which is 22% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Berry Miller J H?
21.2% of students at Berry Miller J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berry Miller J H?
The largest demographic group at Berry Miller J H is White at 25.5% of enrollment, in Pearland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berry Miller J H?
Berry Miller J H has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Berry Miller J H rank among middle schools in Pearland?
By Resource Investment Index, Berry Miller J H ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Pearland, 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 Pearland on the city page.
Is Berry Miller J H a good school?
Berry Miller J H earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Pearland Isd?
Besides Berry Miller J H, Pearland Isd also operates Pearland H S (3,412 students), Glenda Dawson H S (2,569 students), and Robert Turner College and Career H S (1,128 students). See the Pearland Isd district page for the complete list.
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