- Enrollment
- 959
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · China Spring, TX
China Spring Middle
Federal NCES profile for China Spring Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481396005673
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
China Spring Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in China Spring · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
China Spring Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, China Spring Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in China Spring, TX.
School address
District: China Spring Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481396005673 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
China Spring Middle grew from 478 students in 2022-23 to 505 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.4 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 481396005673 · China Spring, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 14.6:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: China Spring H S (959 students)
China Spring Middle grew from 478 students in 2022-23 to 505 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 33.4 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
China Spring Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- China Spring H
China Spring H S
959 students
- China Spring E
China Spring El
613 students
- China Spring I
China Spring Int
491 students
- This school
China Spring Middle
483 students
- China Spring P
China Spring Pri
456 students
- Tag 11
Tag
11 students
What this shows China Spring Middle reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How China Spring Middle compares
China Spring Middle is a growing 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 55% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Texas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.3%
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
$10,399
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 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 59.8%
Hispanic or Latino 29.0%
African American 5.6%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, China Spring Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for China Spring Isd reports $10,399 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How China Spring Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Spring H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| China Spring El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| China Spring Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| China Spring Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tag | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to China Spring Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 11
- Students per teacher
- 3.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~483 students)
Frequently asked questions about China Spring Middle
How many students attend China Spring Middle?
China Spring Middle has 483 students enrolled. It is a middle school in China Spring, TX. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 505 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at China Spring Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at China Spring Middle is 14.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% 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 China Spring Middle?
28.0% of students at China Spring Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of China Spring Middle?
The largest demographic group at China Spring Middle is White at 59.8% of enrollment, in China Spring, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for China Spring Middle?
China Spring Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 China Spring Middle rank among public schools in China Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, China Spring Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in China Spring, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in China Spring Isd?
Besides China Spring Middle, China Spring Isd also operates China Spring H S (959 students), China Spring El (613 students), and China Spring Int (491 students). See the China Spring Isd district page for the complete list.