- Enrollment
- 3,288
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Justin, TX
Gene Pike Middle
Federal NCES profile for Gene Pike Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483318007873
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gene Pike Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Justin · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Texas
- 23.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gene Pike Middle has class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gene Pike Middle ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Justin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-78 students YoY
Gene Pike Middle shrank from 1,150 students in 2022-23 to 1,072 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 71.7 → 69.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-78 students YoY 483318007873 · Justin, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,137 enr · 16:1 · 23.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: V R Eaton H S (3,288 students)
Gene Pike Middle shrank from 1,150 students in 2022-23 to 1,072 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 71.7 → 69.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Gene Pike Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- V R Eaton H S
V R Eaton H S
3,288 students
- Byron Nelson H
Byron Nelson H S
2,969 students
- Northwest H S
Northwest H S
2,672 students
- This school 1,137
Gene Pike Middle
1,137 students
- Medlin Middle 1,109
Medlin Middle
1,109 students
- John M Tidwell 1,062
John M Tidwell Middle
1,062 students
What this shows Gene Pike Middle reports 1,137 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gene Pike Middle compares
Gene Pike 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.0% | ▼ 63% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,137 | top 8% | - | - |
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.
1,137
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,236
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 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
106
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.1%
Hispanic or Latino 27.5%
African American 11.7%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Gene Pike Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northwest Isd reports $10,236 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gene Pike Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| V R Eaton H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Byron Nelson H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Medlin Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John M Tidwell Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gene Pike Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,969
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,672
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,109
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,062
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~1,137 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gene Pike Middle
How many students attend Gene Pike Middle?
Gene Pike Middle has 1,137 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Justin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,150 (2022-23) → 1,072 (2023-24), down 78.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gene Pike Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Gene Pike Middle 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 Gene Pike Middle?
23.0% of students at Gene Pike Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gene Pike Middle?
The largest demographic group at Gene Pike Middle is White at 51.1% of enrollment, in Justin, 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 Gene Pike Middle?
Gene Pike Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Gene Pike Middle rank among public schools in Justin?
By Resource Investment Index, Gene Pike Middle ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Justin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Justin on the city page.
What other schools are in Northwest Isd?
Besides Gene Pike Middle, Northwest Isd also operates V R Eaton H S (3,288 students), Byron Nelson H S (2,969 students), and Northwest H S (2,672 students). See the Northwest Isd district page for the complete list.