- Enrollment
- 3,422
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lubbock, TX
Heritage Middle
Federal NCES profile for Heritage 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 481983012558
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heritage Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools.
- #13 of 15
- middle schools in Lubbock · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 37.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Heritage Middle has class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Middle ranks #13 of 15 middle schools in Lubbock, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+56 students YoY
Heritage Middle grew from 766 students in 2022-23 to 822 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 47.6 → 48.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+56 students YoY 481983012558 · Lubbock, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
821 enr · 17.5:1 · 37.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Frenship H S (3,422 students)
Heritage Middle grew from 766 students in 2022-23 to 822 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE added 47.6 → 48.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Heritage Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Frenship H S
Frenship H S
3,422 students
- This school 821
Heritage Middle
821 students
- Terra Vista Mi 760
Terra Vista Middle
760 students
- Willow Bend El 749
Willow Bend El
749 students
- Oak Ridge El 678
Oak Ridge El
678 students
- Upland Heights 652
Upland Heights El
652 students
What this shows Heritage Middle reports 821 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heritage Middle compares
Heritage Middle is a growing 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▼ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 821 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
821
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in Texas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,058
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 821 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
104
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.0%
White 42.5%
Asian 6.3%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Heritage Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Frenship Isd reports $10,058 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heritage Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frenship H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Terra Vista Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willow Bend El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Ridge El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Upland Heights El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heritage Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~821 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heritage Middle
How many students attend Heritage Middle?
Heritage Middle has 821 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lubbock, TX. CCD year-over-year: 766 (2022-23) → 822 (2023-24), up 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Middle is 17.5:1, which is 19% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heritage Middle?
37.3% of students at Heritage Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heritage Middle?
The largest demographic group at Heritage Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 44.0% of enrollment, in Lubbock, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heritage Middle?
Heritage 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 Heritage Middle rank among middle schools in Lubbock?
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Middle ranks #13 of 15 middle schools in Lubbock, 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 Lubbock on the city page.
What other schools are in Frenship Isd?
Besides Heritage Middle, Frenship Isd also operates Frenship H S (3,422 students), Terra Vista Middle (760 students), and Willow Bend El (749 students). See the Frenship Isd district page for the complete list.