- Enrollment
- 4,138
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Odessa, TX
Crockett Middle
Federal NCES profile for Crockett Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481800001574
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crockett Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 7
- middle schools in Odessa · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 64.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Crockett Middle has class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crockett Middle ranks #4 of 7 middle schools in Odessa, TX.
School address
District: Ector County Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481800001574 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Crockett Middle held near 1,019 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 67.9 → 68.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 481800001574 · Odessa, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,181 enr · 17.6:1 · 64.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Permian H S (4,138 students)
Crockett Middle held near 1,019 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 67.9 → 68.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Crockett Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Permian H S
Permian H S
4,138 students
- Odessa H S
Odessa H S
3,814 students
- Nimitz Middle 1,310
Nimitz Middle
1,310 students
- Ector College 1,272
Ector College Prep Success Academy
1,272 students
- Wilson & Young 1,227
Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle
1,227 students
- This school 1,181
Crockett Middle
1,181 students
What this shows Crockett Middle reports 1,181 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crockett Middle compares
Crockett 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.5% | ▲ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,181 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,181
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Texas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.0%
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
$10,723
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 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
234
in-school suspensions + 186 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.5%
White 7.8%
African American 1.4%
Two or More 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.3, Crockett Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ector County Isd reports $10,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crockett Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permian H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Odessa H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nimitz Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ector College Prep Success Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crockett Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,814
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,310
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,227
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~1,181 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crockett Middle
How many students attend Crockett Middle?
Crockett Middle has 1,181 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Odessa, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,036 (2022-23) → 1,019 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crockett Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Crockett Middle is 17.6:1, which is 20% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crockett Middle?
64.5% of students at Crockett Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crockett Middle?
The largest demographic group at Crockett Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 89.5% of enrollment, in Odessa, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crockett Middle?
Crockett Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Crockett Middle rank among middle schools in Odessa?
By Resource Investment Index, Crockett Middle ranks #4 of 7 middle schools in Odessa, 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 Odessa on the city page.
What other schools are in Ector County Isd?
Besides Crockett Middle, Ector County Isd also operates Permian H S (4,138 students), Odessa H S (3,814 students), and Nimitz Middle (1,310 students). See the Ector County Isd district page for the complete list.