Enrollment
873
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cypress, TX
Hopper Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hopper Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481611011255
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hopper Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 8
- middle schools in Cypress · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 75.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hopper Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hopper Middle ranks #4 of 8 middle schools in Cypress, TX.
School address
District: Cypress-Fairbanks Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481611011255 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hopper Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hopper Middle
Hopper Middle is a high-poverty, large middle school in Cypress, Texas, enrolling 873 students.
At 13.6:1, 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 above the state's typical profile, with 75.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 873 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,501 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #382.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and African American (37%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 291 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Cypress-Fairbanks Isd spends $10,232 per pupil, 25% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 523 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 873 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Cypress-Fairbanks Isd also operates Bridgeland H S (3,707 students) and Cypress Woods H S (3,469 students) alongside Hopper 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 Hopper Middle compares
Hopper 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.9% | ▲ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 873 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
873
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Texas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.2%
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
$10,232
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
304
in-school suspensions + 219 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 59.9 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 52.0%
African American 36.8%
White 5.6%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Hopper Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cypress-Fairbanks Isd, which includes Hopper Middle.
$10,232
Per student
-25%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.0%
State 28.5%
Federal 15.5%
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 Hopper Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Woods H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Ranch H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jersey Village H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hopper Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,707
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 3,469
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 3,323
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 3,222
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~873 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hopper Middle
How many students attend Hopper Middle?
Hopper Middle has 873 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cypress, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopper Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hopper Middle is 13.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 Hopper Middle?
75.9% of students at Hopper Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hopper Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hopper Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 52.0% of enrollment, in Cypress, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hopper Middle?
Hopper Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Hopper Middle rank among middle schools in Cypress?
By Resource Investment Index, Hopper Middle ranks #4 of 8 middle schools in Cypress, 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 Cypress on the city page.
Is Hopper Middle a good school?
Hopper Middle earns 43/100 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 Cypress-Fairbanks Isd?
Besides Hopper Middle, Cypress-Fairbanks Isd also operates Bridgeland H S (3,707 students), Cypress Woods H S (3,469 students), and Cypress Ranch H S (3,463 students). See the Cypress-Fairbanks Isd district page for the complete list.
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