Enrollment
286
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Heights Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Heights Middle
Central Heights Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Nacogdoches, Texas, enrolling 286 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 286 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 472 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #142.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 286 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
11.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 19.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Central Heights Isd also operates Central Heights El (477 students) and Central Heights H S (333 students) alongside Central Heights 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 Central Heights Middle compares
Central Heights 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,132
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Heights Isd, which includes Central Heights Middle.
$12,132
Per student
-11%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.5%
State 67.5%
Federal 19.0%
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 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
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~286 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Central Heights Middle a good school?
Central Heights Middle earns 58/100 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 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.
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