Enrollment
1,210
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Goddard J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Goddard J H
Goddard J H is a higher-need, large charter middle school in Midland, Texas, enrolling 1,210 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.1:1 is larger than about 87% of Texas schools and 23% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 51.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,210 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 563 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #424, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and White (19%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 303 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 303 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,210 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 17 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Midland Isd also operates Legacy H S (2,735 students) and Midland H S (2,718 students) alongside Goddard J H.
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 Goddard J H compares
Goddard J H on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,216
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Midland Isd, which includes Goddard J H.
$11,216
Per student
-18%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.8%
State 23.8%
Federal 11.4%
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 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
- 2,735
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
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 (~1,210 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Goddard J H a good school?
Goddard J H earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of 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 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.
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