Enrollment
556
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 480813000159
Houston Middle — Amarillo, TX
Federal NCES profile for Houston Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Amarillo Isd · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Houston Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Houston Middle reports 556 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 50.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% below the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 77.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 25% above the Texas average and 50% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 185 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 48.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Amarillo Isd spends $12,807 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.4% from local sources (property taxes), 49.5% from the state, and 20.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Houston Middle compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.6% | ▲ 25% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 556 | top 58% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
77.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 25% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
— 10% below state mean
Top 29% in Texas — lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
48.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,807
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 185 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
220
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 39.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 58.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 556 Top 58% in Texas — larger than 42% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 50.0
Students per teacher 13.1:1 -10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 77.6% +25% vs state
NCES ID 480813000159
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.1%
White 23.7%
African American 19.8%
Asian 6.3%
Two or More 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 185:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 48.2%
In-school suspensions 220
Out-of-school suspensions 104
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Amarillo Isd, which includes Houston Middle.
$12,807
Per student
-25%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 30.4%
State 49.5%
Federal 20.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,176
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 2,161
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
Similar middle schools in Amarillo
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Bonham Middle
Standard public school
892 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Crockett Middle
Standard public school
823 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Bowie Middle
Standard public school
721 students 15:1 students per teacher
Austin Middle
Standard public school
708 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
West Plains J H
Standard public school
630 students 15:1 students per teacher
Fannin Middle
Standard public school
592 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Houston Middle
How many students attend Houston Middle?
Houston Middle has 556 students enrolled. It is a middle school in AMARILLO, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houston Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Houston Middle is 13.1:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Houston Middle?
77.6% of students at Houston Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Houston Middle?
The largest demographic group at Houston Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 44.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in AMARILLO, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Houston Middle?
Houston Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.