- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Groves, TX
Groves Middle
Federal NCES profile for Groves Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483543004016
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Groves Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Groves · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 49.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Groves Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Groves Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Groves, TX.
School address
District: Port Neches-Groves Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483543004016 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Groves Middle held near 637 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 44.8 → 44.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 483543004016 · Groves, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
647 enr · 14.7:1 · 49.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Port Neches-Groves H S (1,720 students)
Groves Middle held near 637 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE held 44.8 → 44.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Groves Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Port Neches-Gr
Port Neches-Groves H S
1,720 students
- This school 647
Groves Middle
647 students
- Port Neches Mi 575
Port Neches Middle
575 students
- Ridgewood El 431
Ridgewood El
431 students
- Taft El 414
Taft El
414 students
- Groves El 392
Groves El
392 students
What this shows Groves Middle reports 647 students on the CCD universe file.
How Groves Middle compares
Groves 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.5% | ▼ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 647 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
647
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Texas - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,533
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 647 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
165
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 44.4%
Hispanic or Latino 43.6%
African American 4.6%
Asian 4.0%
Two or More 3.4%
Largest group: White at 44.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Groves Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Port Neches-Groves Isd reports $11,533 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Groves Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Neches-Groves H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Port Neches Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgewood El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taft El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Groves El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Groves Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~647 students)
Frequently asked questions about Groves Middle
How many students attend Groves Middle?
Groves Middle has 647 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Groves, TX. CCD year-over-year: 608 (2022-23) → 637 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Groves Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Groves Middle is 14.7:1, which is 0% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Groves Middle?
49.5% of students at Groves Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Groves Middle?
The largest demographic group at Groves Middle is White at 44.4% of enrollment, in Groves, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Groves Middle?
Groves Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Groves Middle rank among public schools in Groves?
By Resource Investment Index, Groves Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Groves, 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 Port Neches-Groves Isd?
Besides Groves Middle, Port Neches-Groves Isd also operates Port Neches-Groves H S (1,720 students), Port Neches Middle (575 students), and Ridgewood El (431 students). See the Port Neches-Groves Isd district page for the complete list.