- Enrollment
- 2,735
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Midland, TX
Goddard J H
Federal NCES profile for Goddard J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483057003440Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goddard J H earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Midland · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 51.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Goddard J H has class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Goddard J H ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Midland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Goddard J H held near 1,063 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 67.1 → 60.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+39 students YoY 483057003440 · Midland, TX Middle · MID · CHARTER
1,210 enr · 18.1:1 · 51.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Legacy H S (2,735 students)
Goddard J H held near 1,063 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 67.1 → 60.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Goddard J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Legacy H S
Legacy H S
2,735 students
- Midland H S
Midland H S
2,718 students
- Idea Travis Ac
Idea Travis Academy
1,298 students
- This school
Goddard J H
1,210 students
- Abell J H
Abell J H
1,129 students
- General Tommy 950
General Tommy Franks El
950 students
What this shows Goddard J H reports 1,210 students on the CCD universe file.
How Goddard J H compares
Goddard J H 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 23% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.2% | ▼ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,210 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,210
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Texas - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.0%
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
$11,367
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
135
in-school suspensions + 168 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.9%
White 18.8%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, Goddard J H is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Midland Isd reports $11,367 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Goddard J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idea Travis Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abell J H | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| General Tommy Franks El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Goddard J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,718
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,298
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 950
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~1,210 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Goddard J H
How many students attend Goddard J H?
Goddard J H has 1,210 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Midland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,024 (2022-23) → 1,063 (2023-24), nearly flat (+39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goddard J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Goddard J H is 18.1:1, which is 23% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Goddard J H?
51.2% of students at Goddard J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goddard J H?
The largest demographic group at Goddard J H is Hispanic or Latino at 70.9% of enrollment, in Midland, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goddard J H?
Goddard J H has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Goddard J H rank among middle schools in Midland?
By Resource Investment Index, Goddard J H ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Midland, 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 Midland on the city page.
What other schools are in Midland Isd?
Besides Goddard J H, Midland Isd also operates Legacy H S (2,735 students), Midland H S (2,718 students), and Idea Travis Academy (1,298 students). See the Midland Isd district page for the complete list.