- Enrollment
- 3,501
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, TX
Hambrick Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hambrick Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480771000070
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hambrick Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #57 of 116
- middle schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 90.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hambrick Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hambrick Middle ranks #57 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-82 students YoY
Hambrick Middle shrank from 1,021 students in 2022-23 to 939 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 63.2 → 76.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-82 students YoY 480771000070 · Houston, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
965 enr · 15.3:1 · 90.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Macarthur H S (3,501 students)
Hambrick Middle shrank from 1,021 students in 2022-23 to 939 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE added 63.2 → 76.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hambrick Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Macarthur H S
Macarthur H S
3,501 students
- Davis H S Aldi
Davis H S Aldine
3,184 students
- Nimitz H S
Nimitz H S
2,651 students
- Aldine H S
Aldine H S
2,481 students
- Eisenhower H S
Eisenhower H S
2,262 students
- This school 965
Hambrick Middle
965 students
What this shows Hambrick Middle reports 965 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hambrick Middle compares
Hambrick 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.3% | ▲ 46% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 965 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
965
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Texas - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.7%
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
$13,268
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
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 214 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
218
in-school suspensions + 138 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.6%
African American 7.3%
White 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.4, Hambrick Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aldine Isd reports $13,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hambrick Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macarthur H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davis H S Aldine | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nimitz H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aldine H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hambrick Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,184
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,651
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,481
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,262
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~965 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hambrick Middle
How many students attend Hambrick Middle?
Hambrick Middle has 965 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,021 (2022-23) → 939 (2023-24), down 82.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hambrick Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hambrick Middle is 15.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hambrick Middle?
90.3% of students at Hambrick Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hambrick Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hambrick Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 90.6% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hambrick Middle?
Hambrick Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Hambrick Middle rank among middle schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Hambrick Middle ranks #57 of 116 middle schools in Houston, 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 Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Aldine Isd?
Besides Hambrick Middle, Aldine Isd also operates Macarthur H S (3,501 students), Davis H S Aldine (3,184 students), and Nimitz H S (2,651 students). See the Aldine Isd district page for the complete list.