Enrollment
585
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Harker Heights, TX
Eastern Hills Middle
Federal NCES profile for Eastern Hills Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482566006433
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastern Hills Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Harker Heights · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 67.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastern Hills Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern Hills Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Harker Heights, TX.
School address
District: Killeen Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482566006433 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eastern Hills Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eastern Hills Middle
Eastern Hills Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Harker Heights, Texas, enrolling 585 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 67.5% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 585 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,797 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #683.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (38%) and African American (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 277 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Killeen Isd spends $10,648 per pupil, 22% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 25.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 322 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 585 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Killeen Isd also operates Harker Heights H S (2,192 students) and Robert M Shoemaker H S (2,165 students) alongside Eastern Hills 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 Eastern Hills Middle compares
Eastern Hills 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.5% | ▲ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 585 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
585
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Texas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.0%
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
$10,648
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
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
232
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 39.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 55.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 38.1%
African American 29.6%
White 17.8%
Two or More 10.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Eastern Hills Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Killeen Isd, which includes Eastern Hills Middle.
$10,648
Per student
-22%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.6%
State 54.7%
Federal 25.7%
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 Eastern Hills Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harker Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert M Shoemaker H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Killeen H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaparral H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C E Ellison H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastern Hills Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,192
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,165
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,083
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,031
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,761
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~585 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Eastern Hills Middle
How many students attend Eastern Hills Middle?
Eastern Hills Middle has 585 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Harker Heights, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastern Hills Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastern Hills Middle is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Eastern Hills Middle?
67.5% of students at Eastern Hills Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastern Hills Middle?
The largest demographic group at Eastern Hills Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 38.1% of enrollment, in Harker Heights, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastern Hills Middle?
Eastern Hills Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Eastern Hills Middle rank among middle schools in Harker Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern Hills Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Harker Heights, 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 Harker Heights on the city page.
Is Eastern Hills Middle a good school?
Eastern Hills Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 Killeen Isd?
Besides Eastern Hills Middle, Killeen Isd also operates Harker Heights H S (2,192 students), Robert M Shoemaker H S (2,165 students), and Killeen H S (2,083 students). See the Killeen Isd district page for the complete list.
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