- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Amarillo, TX
Highland Park Middle
Federal NCES profile for Highland Park Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483556008898
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Park Middle earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 15
- middle schools in Amarillo · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 47.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Park Middle has class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park Middle ranks #1 of 15 middle schools in Amarillo, TX.
School address
District: Highland Park Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483556008898 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Highland Park Middle held near 197 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.4 → 13.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 483556008898 · Amarillo, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
194 enr · 12.1:1 · 47.4% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland Park El (342 students)
Highland Park Middle held near 197 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.4 → 13.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Highland Park Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highland Park
Highland Park El
342 students
- Highland Park
Highland Park H S
213 students
- This school
Highland Park Middle
194 students
What this shows Highland Park Middle reports 194 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Park Middle compares
Highland Park 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.4% | ▼ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 194 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
194
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Texas - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,717
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.5%
White 40.2%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Highland Park Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Highland Park Isd reports $14,717 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland Park Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Park H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Park Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~194 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Park Middle
How many students attend Highland Park Middle?
Highland Park Middle has 194 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Amarillo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 192 (2022-23) → 197 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Park Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Park Middle is 12.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 23% 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 Highland Park Middle?
47.4% of students at Highland Park Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Park Middle?
The largest demographic group at Highland Park Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 48.5% of enrollment, in Amarillo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Park Middle?
Highland Park Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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 Highland Park Middle rank among middle schools in Amarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park Middle ranks #1 of 15 middle schools in Amarillo, 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 Amarillo on the city page.
What other schools are in Highland Park Isd?
Besides Highland Park Middle, Highland Park Isd also operates Highland Park El (342 students) and Highland Park H S (213 students). See the Highland Park Isd district page for the complete list.