- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, TX
Burbank Middle
Federal NCES profile for Burbank 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 482364002413
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burbank Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #72 of 116
- middle schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 94.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Burbank Middle has class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burbank Middle ranks #72 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Burbank Middle held near 1,454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 78.3 → 79.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+37 students YoY 482364002413 · Houston, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,412 enr · 18.1:1 · 94.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Burbank Middle held near 1,454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount). Teacher FTE added 78.3 → 79.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Burbank 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 1,412
Burbank Middle
1,412 students
What this shows Burbank Middle reports 1,412 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burbank Middle compares
Burbank 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 23% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.2% | ▲ 52% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,412 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,412
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Texas - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors2.3 FTE
Per 622 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
225
in-school suspensions + 126 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.2%
African American 6.4%
White 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, Burbank Middle 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 Burbank 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burbank 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 (~1,412 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Burbank Middle
How many students attend Burbank Middle?
Burbank Middle has 1,412 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,417 (2022-23) → 1,454 (2023-24), nearly flat (+37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burbank Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Burbank Middle is 18.1:1, which is 23% 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 Burbank Middle?
94.2% of students at Burbank Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burbank Middle?
The largest demographic group at Burbank Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 92.2% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burbank Middle?
Burbank Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Burbank Middle rank among middle schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Burbank Middle ranks #72 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 Burbank 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.