- Enrollment
- 1,689
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Texas City, TX
Blocker Middle
Federal NCES profile for Blocker Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484251004858
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blocker Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools.
- #9 of 11
- public schools in Texas City · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 77.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Blocker Middle has class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blocker Middle ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Texas City, TX.
School address
District: Texas City Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484251004858 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Blocker Middle shrank from 865 students in 2022-23 to 814 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 48.5 → 54.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 484251004858 · Texas City, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
802 enr · 16.7:1 · 77.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas City H S (1,689 students)
Blocker Middle shrank from 865 students in 2022-23 to 814 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 48.5 → 54.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Blocker Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Texas City H S
Texas City H S
1,689 students
- This school
Blocker Middle
802 students
- Fry Int
Fry Int
769 students
- La Marque H S
La Marque H S
737 students
- Giles Middle 553
Giles Middle
553 students
- Manuel Guajard 501
Manuel Guajardo Jr El
501 students
What this shows Blocker Middle reports 802 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blocker Middle compares
Blocker Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.8% | ▲ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 802 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
802
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 77% in Texas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.7%
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
$15,461
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 418 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
244
in-school suspensions + 186 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 53.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.0%
White 22.9%
African American 16.6%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Blocker Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Texas City Isd reports $15,461 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blocker Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas City H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fry Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Marque H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Giles Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manuel Guajardo Jr El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blocker Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~802 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blocker Middle
How many students attend Blocker Middle?
Blocker Middle has 802 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Texas City, TX. CCD year-over-year: 865 (2022-23) → 814 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blocker Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Blocker Middle is 16.7:1, which is 14% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blocker Middle?
77.8% of students at Blocker Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blocker Middle?
The largest demographic group at Blocker Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 54.0% of enrollment, in Texas City, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blocker Middle?
Blocker Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Blocker Middle rank among public schools in Texas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Blocker Middle ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Texas City, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Texas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Texas City Isd?
Besides Blocker Middle, Texas City Isd also operates Texas City H S (1,689 students), Fry Int (769 students), and La Marque H S (737 students). See the Texas City Isd district page for the complete list.