- Enrollment
- 3,707
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, TX
Cook Middle
Federal NCES profile for Cook Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481611006235
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cook Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #90 of 116
- middle schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cook Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cook Middle ranks #90 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Cypress-Fairbanks Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481611006235 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Cook Middle held near 1,378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-50 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 91.4 → 87.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-50 students YoY 481611006235 · Houston, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,375 enr · 15.1:1 · 57.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Bridgeland H S (3,707 students)
Cook Middle held near 1,378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-50 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 91.4 → 87.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Cook Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bridgeland H S
Bridgeland H S
3,707 students
- Cypress Woods
Cypress Woods H S
3,469 students
- Cypress Ranch
Cypress Ranch H S
3,463 students
- Jersey Village
Jersey Village H S
3,323 students
- Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek H S
3,222 students
- This school 1,375
Cook Middle
1,375 students
What this shows Cook Middle reports 1,375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cook Middle compares
Cook 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▼ 8% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,375 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,375
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Texas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.5%
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
$10,693
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
Counselors2.8 FTE
Per 500 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
305
in-school suspensions + 200 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.5%
White 14.8%
African American 12.7%
Asian 9.2%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Cook Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cypress-Fairbanks Isd reports $10,693 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cook Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Woods H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Ranch H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jersey Village H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cook Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,469
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 3,323
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 3,222
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~1,375 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cook Middle
How many students attend Cook Middle?
Cook Middle has 1,375 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,428 (2022-23) → 1,378 (2023-24), nearly flat (-50).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cook Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cook Middle is 15.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cook Middle?
57.1% of students at Cook Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cook Middle?
The largest demographic group at Cook Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 59.5% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cook Middle?
Cook Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Cook Middle rank among middle schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Cook Middle ranks #90 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 Cypress-Fairbanks Isd?
Besides Cook Middle, Cypress-Fairbanks Isd also operates Bridgeland H S (3,707 students), Cypress Woods H S (3,469 students), and Cypress Ranch H S (3,463 students). See the Cypress-Fairbanks Isd district page for the complete list.