- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, TX
Energized for Stem Academy Middle
Federal NCES profile for Energized for Stem Academy Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482364012383Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Energized for Stem Academy Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools.
- #36 of 116
- middle schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 92.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Energized for Stem Academy Middle has class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Energized for Stem Academy Middle ranks #36 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Energized for Stem Academy Middle held near 351 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.8 → 12.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 482364012383 · Houston, TX Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
335 enr · 23.9:1 · 92.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Energized for Stem Academy Middle held near 351 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.8 → 12.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Energized for Stem Academy Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Texas Connecti
Texas Connections Academy at Houston
8,641 students
- Bellaire H S 3,216
Bellaire H S
3,216 students
- Lamar H S 2,968
Lamar H S
2,968 students
- Westside H S 2,729
Westside H S
2,729 students
- Heights H S 2,426
Heights H S
2,426 students
- This school 335
Energized for Stem Academy Middle
335 students
What this shows Energized for Stem Academy Middle reports 335 students on the CCD universe file.
How Energized for Stem Academy Middle compares
Energized for Stem Academy 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 | 23.9:1 | ▲ 63% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.7% | ▲ 50% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.9:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.9:1
students per teacher
- 63% above state mean
Top 97% in Texas - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,072
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.6%
Asian 7.8%
African American 4.2%
White 3.3%
Two or More 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.2, Energized for Stem Academy Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Houston Isd reports $13,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Energized for Stem Academy Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Connections Academy at Houston | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellaire H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Energized for Stem Academy Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,729
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~335 students)
Frequently asked questions about Energized for Stem Academy Middle
How many students attend Energized for Stem Academy Middle?
Energized for Stem Academy Middle has 335 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 355 (2022-23) → 351 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Energized for Stem Academy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Energized for Stem Academy Middle is 23.9:1, which is 63% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Energized for Stem Academy Middle?
92.7% of students at Energized for Stem Academy Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Energized for Stem Academy Middle?
The largest demographic group at Energized for Stem Academy Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 83.6% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Energized for Stem Academy Middle?
Energized for Stem Academy Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Energized for Stem Academy Middle rank among middle schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Energized for Stem Academy Middle ranks #36 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 Houston Isd?
Besides Energized for Stem Academy Middle, Houston Isd also operates Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students), Bellaire H S (3,216 students), and Lamar H S (2,968 students). See the Houston Isd district page for the complete list.