Enrollment
1,560
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Crosby, TX
Crosby Middle
Federal NCES profile for Crosby Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481575005682
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crosby Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Crosby · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 56.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Crosby Middle has class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crosby Middle ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Crosby, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
89.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crosby Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crosby Middle
Crosby Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in Crosby, Texas, enrolling 1,560 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 56.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,560 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 314 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #247, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (29%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 520 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Crosby Isd spends $9,834 per pupil, 28% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 452 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,560 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 36 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Crosby Isd also operates Crosby H S (2,148 students) and Newport El (701 students) alongside Crosby Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Crosby Middle compares
Crosby Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.0% | ▼ 10% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,560 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,560
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in Texas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$9,834
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 520 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
258
in-school suspensions + 194 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 36 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.2%
White 29.1%
African American 11.8%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Crosby Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crosby Isd, which includes Crosby Middle.
$9,834
Per student
-28%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.3%
State 44.4%
Federal 14.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Crosby Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crosby H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newport El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crosby Kindergarten Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crosby El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barrett El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crosby Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,560 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Crosby Middle
How many students attend Crosby Middle?
Crosby Middle has 1,560 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Crosby, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crosby Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Crosby Middle is 17.5:1, which is 19% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crosby Middle?
56.0% of students at Crosby Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crosby Middle?
The largest demographic group at Crosby Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 56.2% of enrollment, in Crosby, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crosby Middle?
Crosby Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Crosby Middle rank among public schools in Crosby?
By Resource Investment Index, Crosby Middle ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Crosby, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Crosby on the city page.
Is Crosby Middle a good school?
Crosby Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Crosby Isd?
Besides Crosby Middle, Crosby Isd also operates Crosby H S (2,148 students), Newport El (701 students), and Crosby Kindergarten Center (685 students). See the Crosby Isd district page for the complete list.
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