- Enrollment
- 3,114
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, TX
Christa Mcauliffe Middle
Federal NCES profile for Christa Mcauliffe Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481965007282
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Christa Mcauliffe Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Texas schools.
- #72 of 116
- middle schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 89.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Christa Mcauliffe Middle has class sizes larger than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Christa Mcauliffe Middle ranks #72 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Christa Mcauliffe Middle held near 800 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.5 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-35 students YoY 481965007282 · Houston, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
806 enr · 16.4:1 · 89.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: William B Travis H S (3,114 students)
Christa Mcauliffe Middle held near 800 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.5 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Christa Mcauliffe Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William B Trav
William B Travis H S
3,114 students
- Lawrence E Elk
Lawrence E Elkins H S
2,848 students
- Ridge Point H
Ridge Point H S
2,816 students
- Stephen F Aust
Stephen F Austin H S
2,655 students
- Clements H S
Clements H S
2,641 students
- This school 806
Christa Mcauliffe Middle
806 students
What this shows Christa Mcauliffe Middle reports 806 students on the CCD universe file.
How Christa Mcauliffe Middle compares
Christa Mcauliffe Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.2% | ▲ 44% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 806 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
806
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 75% in Texas - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.7%
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
$10,520
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
111
in-school suspensions + 194 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.6%
African American 39.0%
Two or More 2.1%
White 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Christa Mcauliffe Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Bend Isd reports $10,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Christa Mcauliffe Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William B Travis H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawrence E Elkins H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Point H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stephen F Austin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clements H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Christa Mcauliffe Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,848
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,655
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~806 students)
Frequently asked questions about Christa Mcauliffe Middle
How many students attend Christa Mcauliffe Middle?
Christa Mcauliffe Middle has 806 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 835 (2022-23) → 800 (2023-24), nearly flat (-35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christa Mcauliffe Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Christa Mcauliffe Middle is 16.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Christa Mcauliffe Middle?
89.2% of students at Christa Mcauliffe Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Christa Mcauliffe Middle?
The largest demographic group at Christa Mcauliffe Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 56.6% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Christa Mcauliffe Middle?
Christa Mcauliffe Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Christa Mcauliffe Middle rank among middle schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Christa Mcauliffe Middle ranks #72 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Bend Isd?
Besides Christa Mcauliffe Middle, Fort Bend Isd also operates William B Travis H S (3,114 students), Lawrence E Elkins H S (2,848 students), and Ridge Point H S (2,816 students). See the Fort Bend Isd district page for the complete list.