- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Center, TX
Center Middle
Federal NCES profile for Center Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481332000834
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Center Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Center · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 73.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Center Middle has class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Center Middle ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Center, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Center Middle shrank from 533 students in 2022-23 to 492 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.6 → 45.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 481332000834 · Center, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 10.8:1 · 73.4% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Center H S (662 students)
Center Middle shrank from 533 students in 2022-23 to 492 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 46.6 → 45.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Center Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Center H S
Center H S
662 students
- F L Moffett Pr
F L Moffett Pri
630 students
- This school
Center Middle
496 students
- Center El
Center El
476 students
- Roughrider Aca 43
Roughrider Academy
43 students
What this shows Center Middle reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How Center Middle compares
Center 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.4% | ▲ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 14% in Texas - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$12,198
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 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
94
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.4%
White 24.2%
African American 20.2%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Center Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Center Isd reports $12,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Center Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| F L Moffett Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Center El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roughrider Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Center Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~496 students)
Frequently asked questions about Center Middle
How many students attend Center Middle?
Center Middle has 496 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Center, TX. CCD year-over-year: 533 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Center Middle is 10.8:1, which is 27% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Center Middle?
73.4% of students at Center Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Center Middle?
The largest demographic group at Center Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 48.4% of enrollment, in Center, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Center Middle?
Center Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Center Middle rank among public schools in Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Center Middle ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Center, 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 Center on the city page.
What other schools are in Center Isd?
Besides Center Middle, Center Isd also operates Center H S (662 students), F L Moffett Pri (630 students), and Center El (476 students). See the Center Isd district page for the complete list.