- Enrollment
- 108
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gorman, TX
Gorman Middle
Federal NCES profile for Gorman Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482127012303
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 91
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gorman Middle earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Gorman · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 59.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Gorman Middle has class sizes smaller than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gorman Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gorman, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Gorman Middle shrank from 66 students in 2022-23 to 50 in 2023-24 (-24.2%).
Teacher FTE held 6.8 → 6.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 482127012303 · Gorman, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
47 enr · 7.8:1 · 59.1% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Maxfield El (108 students)
Gorman Middle shrank from 66 students in 2022-23 to 50 in 2023-24 (-24.2%). Teacher FTE held 6.8 → 6.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Gorman Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Maxfield El
Maxfield El
108 students
- Gorman H S
Gorman H S
87 students
- This school
Gorman Middle
47 students
What this shows Gorman Middle reports 47 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gorman Middle compares
Gorman Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.8:1 | ▼ 47% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.1% | ▼ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 47 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
47
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
7.8:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 4% in Texas - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$24,320
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 47 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.1%
Hispanic or Latino 42.6%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Largest group: White at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Gorman Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gorman Isd reports $24,320 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gorman Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxfield El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gorman H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gorman Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~47 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gorman Middle
How many students attend Gorman Middle?
Gorman Middle has 47 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gorman, TX. CCD year-over-year: 66 (2022-23) → 50 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gorman Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Gorman Middle is 7.8:1, which is 47% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 50% 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 Gorman Middle?
59.1% of students at Gorman Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gorman Middle?
The largest demographic group at Gorman Middle is White at 51.1% of enrollment, in Gorman, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gorman Middle?
Gorman Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher 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 Gorman Middle rank among public schools in Gorman?
By Resource Investment Index, Gorman Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gorman, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Gorman Isd?
Besides Gorman Middle, Gorman Isd also operates Maxfield El (108 students) and Gorman H S (87 students). See the Gorman Isd district page for the complete list.