- Enrollment
- 3,707
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Goodson Middle held near 1,423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 85.2 → 86.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 481611008603 · Cypress, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,360 enr · 16:1 · 33.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Bridgeland H S (3,707 students)
Goodson Middle held near 1,423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 85.2 → 86.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Goodson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bridgeland H S
Bridgeland H S
3,707 students
- Cypress Woods
Cypress Woods H S
3,469 students
- Cypress Ranch
Cypress Ranch H S
3,463 students
- Jersey Village
Jersey Village H S
3,323 students
- Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek H S
3,222 students
- This school 1,360
Goodson Middle
1,360 students
What this shows Goodson Middle reports 1,360 students on the CCD universe file.
How Goodson Middle compares
Goodson 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,693
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
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.
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
District finance for Cypress-Fairbanks Isd reports $10,693 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 3,469
- 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
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 (~1,360 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,418 (2022-23) → 1,423 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.