- Enrollment
- 2,594
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, TX
Edward Roberson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Edward Roberson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484122012254
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edward Roberson Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools.
- #5 of 116
- middle schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 59.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Edward Roberson Middle has class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edward Roberson Middle ranks #5 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Edward Roberson Middle held near 816 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.6 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 484122012254 · Houston, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
872 enr · 15.9:1 · 59.9% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring H S (2,594 students)
Edward Roberson Middle held near 816 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.6 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Edward Roberson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spring H S
Spring H S
2,594 students
- Andy Dekaney H
Andy Dekaney H S
2,485 students
- Westfield H S
Westfield H S
2,264 students
- Carl Wunsche S
Carl Wunsche Sr H S
1,503 students
- Rickey C Baile 982
Rickey C Bailey Middle
982 students
- This school 872
Edward Roberson Middle
872 students
What this shows Edward Roberson Middle reports 872 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edward Roberson Middle compares
Edward Roberson 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.9% | ▼ 3% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 872 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
872
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Texas - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,710
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.4%
African American 25.8%
Asian 4.8%
White 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Two or More 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Edward Roberson Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spring Isd reports $12,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edward Roberson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andy Dekaney H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westfield H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carl Wunsche Sr H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rickey C Bailey Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edward Roberson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,264
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,503
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~872 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edward Roberson Middle
How many students attend Edward Roberson Middle?
Edward Roberson Middle has 872 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 791 (2022-23) → 816 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward Roberson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward Roberson Middle is 15.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edward Roberson Middle?
59.9% of students at Edward Roberson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edward Roberson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Edward Roberson Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 64.4% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edward Roberson Middle?
Edward Roberson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Edward Roberson Middle rank among middle schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Edward Roberson Middle ranks #5 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 Spring Isd?
Besides Edward Roberson Middle, Spring Isd also operates Spring H S (2,594 students), Andy Dekaney H S (2,485 students), and Westfield H S (2,264 students). See the Spring Isd district page for the complete list.