Enrollment
647
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Groves Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Groves Middle
Groves Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Groves, Texas, enrolling 647 students.
At 14.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 647 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,365 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #618.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (44%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 647 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 207 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 647 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Port Neches-Groves Isd also operates Port Neches-Groves H S (1,720 students) and Port Neches Middle (575 students) alongside Groves 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 Groves Middle compares
Groves 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,122
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Port Neches-Groves Isd, which includes Groves Middle.
$11,122
Per student
-18%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.3%
State 26.4%
Federal 11.2%
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 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
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
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 (~647 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Groves on the city page.
Is Groves Middle a good school?
Groves Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 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.
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