Enrollment
478
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bridgeport, TX
Bridgeport Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bridgeport Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481134000613
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridgeport Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Bridgeport · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bridgeport Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgeport Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Bridgeport, TX.
School address
District: Bridgeport Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481134000613 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bridgeport Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bridgeport Middle
Bridgeport Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Bridgeport, Texas, enrolling 478 students.
At 14.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 50.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 478 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,246 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #955, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (43%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1770 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 22.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Bridgeport Isd also operates Bridgeport H S (674 students) and Bridgeport El (523 students) alongside Bridgeport Middle.
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 Bridgeport Middle compares
Bridgeport Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▼ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Texas - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$13,104
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 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
Hispanic or Latino 51.5%
White 42.9%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Bridgeport Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bridgeport Isd, which includes Bridgeport Middle.
$13,104
Per student
-4%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.1%
State 19.5%
Federal 22.4%
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 Bridgeport Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bridgeport El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bridgeport Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridgeport Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~478 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bridgeport Middle
How many students attend Bridgeport Middle?
Bridgeport Middle has 478 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bridgeport, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridgeport Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridgeport Middle is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bridgeport Middle?
50.8% of students at Bridgeport Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridgeport Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bridgeport Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 51.5% of enrollment, in Bridgeport, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridgeport Middle?
Bridgeport Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Bridgeport Middle rank among public schools in Bridgeport?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgeport Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Bridgeport, 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 Bridgeport on the city page.
Is Bridgeport Middle a good school?
Bridgeport Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 Bridgeport Isd?
Besides Bridgeport Middle, Bridgeport Isd also operates Bridgeport H S (674 students), Bridgeport El (523 students), and Bridgeport Int (458 students). See the Bridgeport Isd district page for the complete list.
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