Enrollment
733
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Henry Scott Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Henry Scott Middle
Henry Scott Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Denison, Texas, enrolling 733 students.
At 14.1:1, 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 56.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 733 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,390 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,132, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 367 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 260 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 733 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Denison Isd also operates Denison H S (1,351 students) and B Mcdaniel Int (708 students) alongside Henry Scott 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 Henry Scott Middle compares
Henry Scott 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,945
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Denison Isd, which includes Henry Scott Middle.
$11,945
Per student
-12%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.0%
State 35.9%
Federal 16.1%
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 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
- 1,351
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
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 (~733 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Henry Scott Middle a good school?
Henry Scott Middle earns 35/100 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 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.
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