- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Nacogdoches, TX
Central Heights Middle
Federal NCES profile for Central Heights Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481344012666
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Heights Middle earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 13
- public schools in Nacogdoches · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Heights Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Heights Middle ranks #2 of 13 public schools in Nacogdoches, TX.
School address
District: Central Heights Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481344012666 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Central Heights Middle shrank from 278 students in 2022-23 to 257 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 22.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 481344012666 · Nacogdoches, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
286 enr · 13:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Heights El (477 students)
Central Heights Middle shrank from 278 students in 2022-23 to 257 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 22.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Central Heights Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Height
Central Heights El
477 students
- Central Height
Central Heights H S
333 students
- This school
Central Heights Middle
286 students
What this shows Central Heights Middle reports 286 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Heights Middle compares
Central Heights 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Texas - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,934
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 4.5%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Central Heights Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Heights Isd reports $12,934 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Heights Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Heights El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Heights H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Heights Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~286 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Heights Middle
How many students attend Central Heights Middle?
Central Heights Middle has 286 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Nacogdoches, TX. CCD year-over-year: 278 (2022-23) → 257 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Heights Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Heights Middle is 13:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Central Heights Middle?
35.3% of students at Central Heights Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Heights Middle?
The largest demographic group at Central Heights Middle is White at 62.2% of enrollment, in Nacogdoches, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Heights Middle?
Central Heights Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Central Heights Middle rank among public schools in Nacogdoches?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Heights Middle ranks #2 of 13 public schools in Nacogdoches, 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 Nacogdoches on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Heights Isd?
Besides Central Heights Middle, Central Heights Isd also operates Central Heights El (477 students) and Central Heights H S (333 students). See the Central Heights Isd district page for the complete list.