- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, TX
Fondren Middle
Federal NCES profile for Fondren Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482364002457
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fondren Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #63 of 116
- middle schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 98.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Fondren Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fondren Middle ranks #63 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-76 students YoY
Fondren Middle shrank from 840 students in 2022-23 to 764 in 2023-24 (-9.0%).
Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 67.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-76 students YoY 482364002457 · Houston, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
713 enr · 15.2:1 · 98.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Fondren Middle shrank from 840 students in 2022-23 to 764 in 2023-24 (-9.0%). Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 67.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Fondren 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 713
Fondren Middle
713 students
What this shows Fondren Middle reports 713 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fondren Middle compares
Fondren 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.7% | ▲ 59% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 713 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
713
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
65.9%
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
$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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
119
in-school suspensions + 317 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 61.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.6%
African American 21.6%
White 2.0%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.6, Fondren 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 Fondren 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fondren 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 (~713 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fondren Middle
How many students attend Fondren Middle?
Fondren Middle has 713 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 840 (2022-23) → 764 (2023-24), down 76.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fondren Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Fondren Middle is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fondren Middle?
98.7% of students at Fondren Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fondren Middle?
The largest demographic group at Fondren Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 74.6% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fondren Middle?
Fondren Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Fondren Middle rank among middle schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Fondren Middle ranks #63 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 Fondren 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.