- Enrollment
- 1,351
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Denison, TX
Henry Scott Middle
Federal NCES profile for Henry Scott Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481671001436
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry Scott Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #12 of 13
- public schools in Denison · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 56.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Henry Scott Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry Scott Middle ranks #12 of 13 public schools in Denison, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Henry Scott Middle held near 750 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.8 → 52.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 481671001436 · Denison, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
733 enr · 14.1:1 · 56.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Denison H S (1,351 students)
Henry Scott Middle held near 750 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.8 → 52.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Henry Scott Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Denison H S
Denison H S
1,351 students
- This school
Henry Scott Middle
733 students
- B Mcdaniel Int
B Mcdaniel Int
708 students
- Mayes El 508
Mayes El
508 students
- Hyde Park El 502
Hyde Park El
502 students
- Terrell El 432
Terrell El
432 students
What this shows Henry Scott Middle reports 733 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henry Scott Middle compares
Henry Scott 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▼ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 733 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
733
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Texas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.4%
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
$12,622
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
204
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
Two or More 10.2%
African American 9.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 55.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Henry Scott Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Denison Isd reports $12,622 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Henry Scott Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denison H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| B Mcdaniel Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mayes El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hyde Park El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Terrell El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henry Scott Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~733 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Henry Scott Middle
How many students attend Henry Scott Middle?
Henry Scott Middle has 733 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Denison, TX. CCD year-over-year: 749 (2022-23) → 750 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry Scott Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry Scott Middle is 14.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Henry Scott Middle?
56.5% of students at Henry Scott Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henry Scott Middle?
The largest demographic group at Henry Scott Middle is White at 55.5% of enrollment, in Denison, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry Scott Middle?
Henry Scott Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Henry Scott Middle rank among public schools in Denison?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry Scott Middle ranks #12 of 13 public schools in Denison, 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 Denison on the city page.
What other schools are in Denison Isd?
Besides Henry Scott Middle, Denison Isd also operates Denison H S (1,351 students), B Mcdaniel Int (708 students), and Mayes El (508 students). See the Denison Isd district page for the complete list.