- Enrollment
- 1,861
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Victoria, TX
Harold Cade Middle
Federal NCES profile for Harold Cade 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 484415012287
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harold Cade Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Victoria · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 42.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Harold Cade Middle has class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harold Cade Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Victoria, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Harold Cade Middle held near 736 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.4 → 45.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 484415012287 · Victoria, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
730 enr · 15.9:1 · 42.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Victoria East H S (1,861 students)
Harold Cade Middle held near 736 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.4 → 45.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Harold Cade Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Victoria East
Victoria East H S
1,861 students
- Victoria West
Victoria West H S
1,723 students
- This school 730
Harold Cade Middle
730 students
- Howell Middle 716
Howell Middle
716 students
- Stem Middle 641
Stem Middle
641 students
- Patti Welder M 566
Patti Welder Middle
566 students
What this shows Harold Cade Middle reports 730 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harold Cade Middle compares
Harold Cade 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.0% | ▼ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 730 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
730
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Texas - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.8%
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
$11,524
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
132
in-school suspensions + 105 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.5%
White 39.5%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 2.5%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Harold Cade Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Victoria Isd reports $11,524 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harold Cade Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria East H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Victoria West H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howell Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stem Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Patti Welder Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harold Cade Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,723
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- 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 (~730 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harold Cade Middle
How many students attend Harold Cade Middle?
Harold Cade Middle has 730 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Victoria, TX. CCD year-over-year: 740 (2022-23) → 736 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harold Cade Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Harold Cade Middle is 15.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harold Cade Middle?
42.0% of students at Harold Cade Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harold Cade Middle?
The largest demographic group at Harold Cade Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 52.5% of enrollment, in Victoria, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harold Cade Middle?
Harold Cade 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 Harold Cade Middle rank among middle schools in Victoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Harold Cade Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Victoria, 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 Victoria on the city page.
What other schools are in Victoria Isd?
Besides Harold Cade Middle, Victoria Isd also operates Victoria East H S (1,861 students), Victoria West H S (1,723 students), and Howell Middle (716 students). See the Victoria Isd district page for the complete list.