- Enrollment
- 2,272
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Longview, TX
Foster Middle
Federal NCES profile for Foster 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 482811003140Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Foster Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Longview · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 80.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Foster Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Foster Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Longview, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Foster Middle held near 833 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.2 → 59.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 482811003140 · Longview, TX Middle · MID · CHARTER
788 enr · 13.8:1 · 80.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Longview H S (2,272 students)
Foster Middle held near 833 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.2 → 59.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Foster Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Longview H S
Longview H S
2,272 students
- East Texas Mon
East Texas Montessori Prep Academy
1,039 students
- This school 788
Foster Middle
788 students
- Judson Steam A 538
Judson Steam Academy
538 students
- Forest Park Ma 474
Forest Park Magnet School
474 students
- Johnston-Mcque 464
Johnston-Mcqueen El
464 students
What this shows Foster Middle reports 788 students on the CCD universe file.
How Foster Middle compares
Foster 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.7% | ▲ 30% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 788 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
788
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.4%
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
$13,251
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 788 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.3%
African American 32.9%
White 14.8%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Foster Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Longview Isd reports $13,251 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Foster Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longview H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Texas Montessori Prep Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Judson Steam Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest Park Magnet School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Johnston-Mcqueen El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Foster Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,039
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~788 students)
Frequently asked questions about Foster Middle
How many students attend Foster Middle?
Foster Middle has 788 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Longview, TX. CCD year-over-year: 809 (2022-23) → 833 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foster Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Foster Middle is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% 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 Foster Middle?
80.7% of students at Foster Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Foster Middle?
The largest demographic group at Foster Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 47.3% of enrollment, in Longview, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Foster Middle?
Foster 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 Foster Middle rank among middle schools in Longview?
By Resource Investment Index, Foster Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Longview, 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 Longview on the city page.
What other schools are in Longview Isd?
Besides Foster Middle, Longview Isd also operates Longview H S (2,272 students), East Texas Montessori Prep Academy (1,039 students), and Judson Steam Academy (538 students). See the Longview Isd district page for the complete list.