- Enrollment
- 2,124
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Laredo, TX
Christen Middle
Federal NCES profile for Christen Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482679003012
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Christen Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 16
- middle schools in Laredo · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Christen Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Christen Middle ranks #5 of 16 middle schools in Laredo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Christen Middle held near 1,114 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 81.5 → 82.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 482679003012 · Laredo, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,115 enr · 13.8:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Nixon H S (2,124 students)
Christen Middle held near 1,114 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 81.5 → 82.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Christen Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nixon H S
Nixon H S
2,124 students
- Martin H S
Martin H S
1,975 students
- Dr Leo Cigarro
Dr Leo Cigarroa H S
1,379 students
- Lamar Middle
Lamar Middle
1,204 students
- This school
Christen Middle
1,115 students
- Joaquin Cigarr
Joaquin Cigarroa Middle
1,053 students
What this shows Christen Middle reports 1,115 students on the CCD universe file.
How Christen Middle compares
Christen 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 61% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,115 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,115
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.7%
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
$12,886
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
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
239
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 42 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.8%
White 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.4, Christen Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Laredo Isd reports $12,886 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Christen Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nixon H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr Leo Cigarroa H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamar Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joaquin Cigarroa Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Christen Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,975
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,379
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~1,115 students)
Frequently asked questions about Christen Middle
How many students attend Christen Middle?
Christen Middle has 1,115 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Laredo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,098 (2022-23) → 1,114 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christen Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Christen Middle is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% 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 Christen Middle?
99.5% of students at Christen Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Christen Middle?
The largest demographic group at Christen Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 99.8% of enrollment, in Laredo, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Christen Middle?
Christen Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Christen Middle rank among middle schools in Laredo?
By Resource Investment Index, Christen Middle ranks #5 of 16 middle schools in Laredo, 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 Laredo on the city page.
What other schools are in Laredo Isd?
Besides Christen Middle, Laredo Isd also operates Nixon H S (2,124 students), Martin H S (1,975 students), and Dr Leo Cigarroa H S (1,379 students). See the Laredo Isd district page for the complete list.