- Enrollment
- 1,689
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Texas City, TX
Giles Middle
Federal NCES profile for Giles Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484251012812
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Giles Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 11
- public schools in Texas City · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 91.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Giles Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Giles Middle ranks #5 of 11 public schools in Texas City, TX.
School address
District: Texas City Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484251012812 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Giles Middle held near 536 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 484251012812 · Texas City, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
553 enr · 15.4:1 · 91.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas City H S (1,689 students)
Giles Middle held near 536 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Giles Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Texas City H S
Texas City H S
1,689 students
- Blocker Middle
Blocker Middle
802 students
- Fry Int
Fry Int
769 students
- La Marque H S
La Marque H S
737 students
- This school 553
Giles Middle
553 students
- Manuel Guajard 501
Manuel Guajardo Jr El
501 students
What this shows Giles Middle reports 553 students on the CCD universe file.
How Giles Middle compares
Giles 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.2% | ▲ 47% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 553 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
553
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Texas - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.3%
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
$15,461
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
178
in-school suspensions + 151 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 59.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 49.5%
Hispanic or Latino 36.9%
White 9.0%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Giles Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Texas City Isd reports $15,461 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Giles Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas City H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blocker Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fry Int | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Marque H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manuel Guajardo Jr El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Giles Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~553 students)
Frequently asked questions about Giles Middle
How many students attend Giles Middle?
Giles Middle has 553 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Texas City, TX. CCD year-over-year: 533 (2022-23) → 536 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Giles Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Giles Middle is 15.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Giles Middle?
91.2% of students at Giles Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Giles Middle?
The largest demographic group at Giles Middle is African American at 49.5% of enrollment, in Texas City, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Giles Middle?
Giles Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Giles Middle rank among public schools in Texas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Giles Middle ranks #5 of 11 public schools in Texas City, 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 Texas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Texas City Isd?
Besides Giles Middle, Texas City Isd also operates Texas City H S (1,689 students), Blocker Middle (802 students), and Fry Int (769 students). See the Texas City Isd district page for the complete list.