- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gladewater, TX
Gladewater Middle
Federal NCES profile for Gladewater Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482076002084
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gladewater Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Gladewater · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 72.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Gladewater Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gladewater Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Gladewater, TX.
School address
District: Gladewater Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482076002084 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Gladewater Middle held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 482076002084 · Gladewater, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 13.7:1 · 72.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Weldon El (485 students)
Gladewater Middle held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 29.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Gladewater Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Weldon El
Weldon El
485 students
- Gladewater H S
Gladewater H S
484 students
- This school
Gladewater Middle
371 students
- Gladewater Pri
Gladewater Pri
296 students
What this shows Gladewater Middle reports 371 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gladewater Middle compares
Gladewater 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.8% | ▲ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Texas - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.5%
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
$12,298
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 49.1%
African American 24.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
Two or More 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Gladewater Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gladewater Isd reports $12,298 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gladewater Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weldon El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gladewater H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gladewater Pri | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gladewater Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~371 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gladewater Middle
How many students attend Gladewater Middle?
Gladewater Middle has 371 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gladewater, TX. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 409 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gladewater Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Gladewater Middle is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 Gladewater Middle?
72.8% of students at Gladewater Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gladewater Middle?
The largest demographic group at Gladewater Middle is White at 49.1% of enrollment, in Gladewater, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gladewater Middle?
Gladewater Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Gladewater Middle rank among middle schools in Gladewater?
By Resource Investment Index, Gladewater Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Gladewater, 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 Gladewater on the city page.
What other schools are in Gladewater Isd?
Besides Gladewater Middle, Gladewater Isd also operates Weldon El (485 students), Gladewater H S (484 students), and Gladewater Pri (296 students). See the Gladewater Isd district page for the complete list.