- Enrollment
- 3,707
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, TX
Dean Middle
Federal NCES profile for Dean Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481611001184
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dean Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools.
- #51 of 116
- middle schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 83.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dean Middle has class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dean Middle ranks #51 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Cypress-Fairbanks Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481611001184 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Dean Middle held near 1,198 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-54 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 93.5 → 92.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-54 students YoY 481611001184 · Houston, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,143 enr · 12.3:1 · 83.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Bridgeland H S (3,707 students)
Dean Middle held near 1,198 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-54 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 93.5 → 92.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dean 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 1,143
Dean Middle
1,143 students
What this shows Dean Middle reports 1,143 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dean Middle compares
Dean 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.9% | ▲ 36% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,143 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,143
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in Texas - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.7%
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
Counselors2.9 FTE
Per 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
364
in-school suspensions + 238 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 52.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.5%
African American 16.0%
Asian 4.5%
White 3.5%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, Dean Middle is about as mixed as 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 Dean 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jersey Village H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dean 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 (~1,143 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dean Middle
How many students attend Dean Middle?
Dean Middle has 1,143 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,252 (2022-23) → 1,198 (2023-24), nearly flat (-54).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dean Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dean Middle is 12.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dean Middle?
83.9% of students at Dean Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dean Middle?
The largest demographic group at Dean Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 73.5% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dean Middle?
Dean Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Dean Middle rank among middle schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Dean Middle ranks #51 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 Dean 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.