Enrollment
1,137
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
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
23.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gene Pike Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gene Pike Middle
Gene Pike Middle is a large middle school in Justin, Texas, enrolling 1,137 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, 23.0% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,137 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 557 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #174.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 379 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Northwest Isd spends $9,604 per pupil, 30% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Northwest Isd also operates V R Eaton H S (3,288 students) and Byron Nelson H S (2,969 students) alongside Gene Pike Middle.
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 Gene Pike Middle compares
Gene Pike Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,604
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northwest Isd, which includes Gene Pike Middle.
$9,604
Per student
-30%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 85.2%
State 7.0%
Federal 7.8%
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 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
- 3,288
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
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 (~1,137 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Gene Pike Middle a good school?
Gene Pike Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of 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 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.
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