- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Silsbee, TX
Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle
Federal NCES profile for Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484023004563
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Silsbee · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 60.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Silsbee, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle shrank from 633 students in 2022-23 to 598 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 47.9 → 48.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 484023004563 · Silsbee, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
597 enr · 12.7:1 · 60.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Silsbee El (921 students)
Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle shrank from 633 students in 2022-23 to 598 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 47.9 → 48.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Silsbee El
Silsbee El
921 students
- Silsbee H S
Silsbee H S
789 students
- This school
Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle
597 students
- Laura Reeves P 281
Laura Reeves Pri
281 students
What this shows Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle reports 597 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle compares
Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.5% | ▼ 2% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 597 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
597
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Texas - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$12,407
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
184
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 64.2%
African American 19.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Silsbee Isd reports $12,407 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silsbee El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Silsbee H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laura Reeves Pri | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~597 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle
How many students attend Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle?
Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle has 597 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Silsbee, TX. CCD year-over-year: 633 (2022-23) → 598 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle is 12.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 19% 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 Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle?
60.5% of students at Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle?
The largest demographic group at Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle is White at 64.2% of enrollment, in Silsbee, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle?
Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle rank among public schools in Silsbee?
By Resource Investment Index, Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Silsbee, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Silsbee Isd?
Besides Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle, Silsbee Isd also operates Silsbee El (921 students), Silsbee H S (789 students), and Laura Reeves Pri (281 students). See the Silsbee Isd district page for the complete list.