- Enrollment
- 3,114
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, TX
Hodges Bend Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hodges Bend Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481965007283
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hodges Bend Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #21 of 116
- middle schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 73.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hodges Bend Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hodges Bend Middle ranks #21 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Hodges Bend Middle held near 851 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.2 → 55.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 481965007283 · Houston, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
765 enr · 12.8:1 · 73.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: William B Travis H S (3,114 students)
Hodges Bend Middle held near 851 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.2 → 55.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hodges Bend Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William B Trav
William B Travis H S
3,114 students
- Lawrence E Elk
Lawrence E Elkins H S
2,848 students
- Ridge Point H
Ridge Point H S
2,816 students
- Stephen F Aust
Stephen F Austin H S
2,655 students
- Clements H S
Clements H S
2,641 students
- This school 765
Hodges Bend Middle
765 students
What this shows Hodges Bend Middle reports 765 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hodges Bend Middle compares
Hodges Bend 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.9% | ▲ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 765 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
765
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in Texas - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$10,520
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
106
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.9%
African American 29.2%
Asian 10.7%
White 3.3%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Hodges Bend Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Bend Isd reports $10,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hodges Bend Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William B Travis H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawrence E Elkins H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Point H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stephen F Austin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clements H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hodges Bend Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,848
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,655
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- 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 (~765 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hodges Bend Middle
How many students attend Hodges Bend Middle?
Hodges Bend Middle has 765 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 849 (2022-23) → 851 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hodges Bend Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hodges Bend Middle is 12.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% 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 Hodges Bend Middle?
73.9% of students at Hodges Bend Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hodges Bend Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hodges Bend Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 53.9% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hodges Bend Middle?
Hodges Bend Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Hodges Bend Middle rank among middle schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Hodges Bend Middle ranks #21 of 116 middle schools in Houston, 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 Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Bend Isd?
Besides Hodges Bend Middle, Fort Bend Isd also operates William B Travis H S (3,114 students), Lawrence E Elkins H S (2,848 students), and Ridge Point H S (2,816 students). See the Fort Bend Isd district page for the complete list.