Enrollment
1,360
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cypress, TX
Goodson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Goodson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481611008603
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goodson Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 8
- middle schools in Cypress · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Texas
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Goodson Middle has class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Goodson Middle ranks #5 of 8 middle schools in Cypress, TX.
School address
District: Cypress-Fairbanks Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481611008603 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
85.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Goodson Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Goodson Middle
Goodson Middle is a large middle school in Cypress, Texas, enrolling 1,360 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,360 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 402 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #223.
Its student body is led by White (34%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 456 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Cypress-Fairbanks Isd spends $10,232 per pupil, 25% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 289 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,360 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Cypress-Fairbanks Isd also operates Bridgeland H S (3,707 students) and Cypress Woods H S (3,469 students) alongside Goodson 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 Goodson Middle compares
Goodson 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▼ 46% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,360 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,360
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Texas - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,232
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 456 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
198
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 33.5%
Hispanic or Latino 30.7%
African American 17.0%
Asian 14.0%
Two or More 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 33.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.3, Goodson Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cypress-Fairbanks Isd, which includes Goodson Middle.
$10,232
Per student
-25%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.0%
State 28.5%
Federal 15.5%
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 Goodson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cypress Woods H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cypress Ranch H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jersey Village H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Goodson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,707
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 3,469
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 3,323
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 3,222
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~1,360 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Goodson Middle
How many students attend Goodson Middle?
Goodson Middle has 1,360 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cypress, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goodson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Goodson Middle is 16:1, which is 9% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Goodson Middle?
33.5% of students at Goodson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goodson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Goodson Middle is White at 33.5% of enrollment, in Cypress, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goodson Middle?
Goodson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Goodson Middle rank among middle schools in Cypress?
By Resource Investment Index, Goodson Middle ranks #5 of 8 middle schools in Cypress, 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 Cypress on the city page.
Is Goodson Middle a good school?
Goodson Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. 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 Cypress-Fairbanks Isd?
Besides Goodson Middle, Cypress-Fairbanks Isd also operates Bridgeland H S (3,707 students), Cypress Woods H S (3,469 students), and Cypress Ranch H S (3,463 students). See the Cypress-Fairbanks Isd district page for the complete list.
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