Enrollment
194
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Highland Park Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Highland Park Middle
Highland Park Middle is a small middle school in Amarillo, Texas, enrolling 194 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 194 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 475 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #93.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (40%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 194 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
11.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Highland Park Isd also operates Highland Park El (342 students) and Highland Park H S (213 students) alongside Highland Park 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 Highland Park Middle compares
Highland Park 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,327
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Highland Park Isd, which includes Highland Park Middle.
$14,327
Per student
+5%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.3%
State 6.5%
Federal 14.2%
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 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
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~194 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Highland Park Middle a good school?
Highland Park Middle earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. 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 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.
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