- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kingsville, TX
Gillett Middle
Federal NCES profile for Gillett Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482568002884
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gillett Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in Kingsville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 81.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Gillett Middle has class sizes smaller than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gillett Middle ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Kingsville, TX.
School address
District: Kingsville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482568002884 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-62 students YoY
Gillett Middle shrank from 521 students in 2022-23 to 459 in 2023-24 (-11.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 40.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-62 students YoY 482568002884 · Kingsville, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 9.9:1 · 81.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: H M King H S (918 students)
Gillett Middle shrank from 521 students in 2022-23 to 459 in 2023-24 (-11.9%). Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 40.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Gillett Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- H M King H S
H M King H S
918 students
- Harvey El
Harvey El
486 students
- This school
Gillett Middle
455 students
- Perez El 364
Perez El
364 students
- Harrel El 311
Harrel El
311 students
What this shows Gillett Middle reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gillett Middle compares
Gillett 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.8% | ▲ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in Texas - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
73.0%
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
$15,311
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 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
145
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 57.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.6%
White 8.1%
African American 2.0%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.8, Gillett Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kingsville Isd reports $15,311 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gillett Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| H M King H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harvey El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perez El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harrel El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gillett Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~455 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gillett Middle
How many students attend Gillett Middle?
Gillett Middle has 455 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kingsville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 521 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), down 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gillett Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Gillett Middle is 9.9:1, which is 33% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 37% 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 Gillett Middle?
81.8% of students at Gillett Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gillett Middle?
The largest demographic group at Gillett Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment, in Kingsville, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gillett Middle?
Gillett Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Gillett Middle rank among public schools in Kingsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Gillett Middle ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Kingsville, 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 Kingsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Kingsville Isd?
Besides Gillett Middle, Kingsville Isd also operates H M King H S (918 students), Harvey El (486 students), and Perez El (364 students). See the Kingsville Isd district page for the complete list.