Enrollment
406
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+31% 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 high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Hitchcock, Texas, enrolling 406 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.5:1 is larger than about 88% of Texas schools and 26% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 406 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,848 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,109.
Its student body is led by African American (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 406 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hitchcock Isd spends $16,337 per pupil, 20% above the Texas average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 29.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 112 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 406 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Hitchcock Isd also operates Hitchcock H S (585 students) and Hitchcock Pri (485 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,337
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hitchcock Isd, which includes Crosby Middle.
$16,337
Per student
+20%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.9%
State 22.2%
Federal 29.9%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
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 (~406 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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 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.
Is Crosby Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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