- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hitchcock, TX
Crosby Middle
Federal NCES profile for Crosby Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482331002366
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crosby Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Hitchcock · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 81.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Crosby Middle has class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crosby Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Hitchcock, TX.
School address
District: Hitchcock Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482331002366 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Crosby Middle held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 482331002366 · Hitchcock, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 18.5:1 · 81.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Hitchcock H S (585 students)
Crosby Middle held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Crosby Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hitchcock H S
Hitchcock H S
585 students
- Hitchcock Pri
Hitchcock Pri
485 students
- This school
Crosby Middle
406 students
- Stewart El
Stewart El
355 students
- Hitchcock Head 181
Hitchcock Headstart
181 students
What this shows Crosby Middle reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crosby Middle compares
Crosby 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.2% | ▲ 31% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 88% in Texas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.6%
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
$14,304
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 406 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 39.9%
Hispanic or Latino 35.0%
White 20.9%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 39.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Crosby Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hitchcock Isd reports $14,304 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crosby Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitchcock H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hitchcock Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stewart El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hitchcock Headstart | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Crosby Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~406 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crosby Middle
How many students attend Crosby Middle?
Crosby Middle has 406 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hitchcock, TX. CCD year-over-year: 410 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crosby Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Crosby Middle is 18.5:1, which is 26% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crosby Middle?
81.2% 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 African American at 39.9% of enrollment, in Hitchcock, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crosby Middle?
Crosby Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Crosby Middle rank among public schools in Hitchcock?
By Resource Investment Index, Crosby Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Hitchcock, 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 Hitchcock on the city page.
What other schools are in Hitchcock Isd?
Besides Crosby Middle, Hitchcock Isd also operates Hitchcock H S (585 students), Hitchcock Pri (485 students), and Stewart El (355 students). See the Hitchcock Isd district page for the complete list.