- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, TX
Black Middle
Federal NCES profile for Black Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482364002400
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Black Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools.
- #98 of 116
- middle schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 57.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Black Middle has class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Black Middle ranks #98 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Black Middle held near 1,331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 70.8 → 70.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 482364002400 · Houston, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,364 enr · 19.5:1 · 57.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Black Middle held near 1,331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 70.8 → 70.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Black Middle 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 1,364
Black Middle
1,364 students
What this shows Black Middle reports 1,364 students on the CCD universe file.
How Black Middle compares
Black 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 33% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.4% | ▼ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,364 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,364
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 92% in Texas - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.0%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 682 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 186 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.2%
White 23.5%
African American 14.1%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Black Middle is more 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 Black Middle 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Black Middle'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 (~1,364 students)
Frequently asked questions about Black Middle
How many students attend Black Middle?
Black Middle has 1,364 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,329 (2022-23) → 1,331 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Black Middle is 19.5:1, which is 33% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Black Middle?
57.4% of students at Black Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Black Middle?
The largest demographic group at Black Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 58.2% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Black Middle?
Black Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Black Middle rank among middle schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Black Middle ranks #98 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 Black Middle, 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.