- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hempstead, TX
Hempstead Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hempstead Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482292002322
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hempstead Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Hempstead · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 80.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hempstead Middle has class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hempstead Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hempstead, TX.
School address
District: Hempstead Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482292002322 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Hempstead Middle held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 482292002322 · Hempstead, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
300 enr · 12.5:1 · 80.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Hempstead El (823 students)
Hempstead Middle held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hempstead Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hempstead El
Hempstead El
823 students
- Hempstead H S
Hempstead H S
462 students
- This school 300
Hempstead Middle
300 students
What this shows Hempstead Middle reports 300 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hempstead Middle compares
Hempstead 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.5% | ▲ 30% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 28% in Texas - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.7%
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
$14,347
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
85
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.0%
African American 25.0%
White 9.0%
Two or More 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Hempstead Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hempstead Isd reports $14,347 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hempstead Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hempstead El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hempstead H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hempstead Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~300 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hempstead Middle
How many students attend Hempstead Middle?
Hempstead Middle has 300 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hempstead, TX. CCD year-over-year: 339 (2022-23) → 323 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hempstead Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hempstead Middle is 12.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% 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 Hempstead Middle?
80.5% of students at Hempstead Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hempstead Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hempstead Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 65.0% of enrollment, in Hempstead, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hempstead Middle?
Hempstead Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Hempstead Middle rank among public schools in Hempstead?
By Resource Investment Index, Hempstead Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hempstead, 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 Hempstead Isd?
Besides Hempstead Middle, Hempstead Isd also operates Hempstead El (823 students) and Hempstead H S (462 students). See the Hempstead Isd district page for the complete list.