Enrollment
371
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gladewater Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gladewater Middle
Gladewater Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Gladewater, Texas, enrolling 371 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 371 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,364 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #822.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 371 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 150 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 371 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Gladewater Isd also operates Weldon El (485 students) and Gladewater H S (484 students) alongside Gladewater 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 Gladewater Middle compares
Gladewater 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,060
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gladewater Isd, which includes Gladewater Middle.
$12,060
Per student
-12%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.7%
State 50.2%
Federal 18.1%
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 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
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~371 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Gladewater Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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