- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Galveston, TX
Central Middle
Federal NCES profile for Central Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482028001999
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #10 of 14
- public schools in Galveston · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 79.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle ranks #10 of 14 public schools in Galveston, TX.
School address
District: Galveston Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482028001999 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Central Middle shrank from 879 students in 2022-23 to 826 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 62.8 → 61.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 482028001999 · Galveston, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
785 enr · 12.7:1 · 79.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Ball H S (1,905 students)
Central Middle shrank from 879 students in 2022-23 to 826 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 62.8 → 61.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Central Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ball H S
Ball H S
1,905 students
- Weis
Weis
844 students
- This school
Central Middle
785 students
- Oppe El 669
Oppe El
669 students
- Morgan El Magn 565
Morgan El Magnet School
565 students
- Burnet El 562
Burnet El
562 students
What this shows Central Middle reports 785 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Middle compares
Central 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.3% | ▲ 28% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 785 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
785
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Texas - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.6%
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
$13,846
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 785 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
91
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.8%
African American 27.3%
White 20.8%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Central Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Galveston Isd reports $13,846 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weis | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oppe El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morgan El Magnet School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burnet El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 29.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~785 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Middle
How many students attend Central Middle?
Central Middle has 785 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Galveston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 879 (2022-23) → 826 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Middle is 12.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 19% 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 Middle?
79.3% of students at Central Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Middle?
The largest demographic group at Central Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 46.8% of enrollment, in Galveston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Middle?
Central Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Central Middle rank among public schools in Galveston?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle ranks #10 of 14 public schools in Galveston, 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 Galveston on the city page.
What other schools are in Galveston Isd?
Besides Central Middle, Galveston Isd also operates Ball H S (1,905 students), Weis (844 students), and Oppe El (669 students). See the Galveston Isd district page for the complete list.