Enrollment
1,133
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Katy, TX
Garland Mcmeans J H
Federal NCES profile for Garland Mcmeans J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482517008824
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garland Mcmeans J H earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 18
- middle schools in Katy · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- large classes for Texas
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Garland Mcmeans J H has class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garland Mcmeans J H ranks #4 of 18 middle schools in Katy, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Garland Mcmeans J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Garland Mcmeans J H
Garland Mcmeans J H is a large middle school in Katy, Texas, enrolling 1,133 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 26.7% free-meal eligibility runs 57% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,133 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 605 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #38, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and Asian (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 378 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Katy Isd also operates Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students) and Cinco Ranch H S (3,740 students) alongside Garland Mcmeans J H.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Garland Mcmeans J H compares
Garland Mcmeans J H on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 57% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,133 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,133
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Texas - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,068
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 39.6%
Asian 24.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
African American 8.5%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 39.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Garland Mcmeans J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Katy Isd, which includes Garland Mcmeans J H.
$11,068
Per student
-19%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.4%
State 35.6%
Federal 10.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Garland Mcmeans J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Lakes H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cinco Ranch H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Katy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paetow H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylor H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garland Mcmeans J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,773
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 3,740
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 3,543
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 3,447
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,384
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,133 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Garland Mcmeans J H
How many students attend Garland Mcmeans J H?
Garland Mcmeans J H has 1,133 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Katy, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garland Mcmeans J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Garland Mcmeans J H is 16:1, which is 9% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Garland Mcmeans J H?
26.7% of students at Garland Mcmeans J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garland Mcmeans J H?
The largest demographic group at Garland Mcmeans J H is White at 39.6% of enrollment, in Katy, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garland Mcmeans J H?
Garland Mcmeans J H has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Garland Mcmeans J H rank among middle schools in Katy?
By Resource Investment Index, Garland Mcmeans J H ranks #4 of 18 middle schools in Katy, 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 Katy on the city page.
Is Garland Mcmeans J H a good school?
Garland Mcmeans J H earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Katy Isd?
Besides Garland Mcmeans J H, Katy Isd also operates Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students), Cinco Ranch H S (3,740 students), and Katy H S (3,543 students). See the Katy Isd district page for the complete list.
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