Enrollment
889
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Huffman, TX
Huffman Middle
Federal NCES profile for Huffman Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482382002635
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Huffman Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Huffman · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Huffman Middle has class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Huffman Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Huffman, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Huffman Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Huffman Middle
Huffman Middle is a large middle school in Huffman, Texas, enrolling 889 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 889 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 990 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #577.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 445 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 211 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 889 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Huffman Isd also operates Hargrave H S (1,165 students) and Huffman El (915 students) alongside Huffman 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 Huffman Middle compares
Huffman 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▼ 34% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 889 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
889
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Texas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$11,128
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 445 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
166
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
White 62.0%
Hispanic or Latino 30.6%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Huffman Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Huffman Isd, which includes Huffman Middle.
$11,128
Per student
-18%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.3%
State 40.0%
Federal 11.7%
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 Huffman Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hargrave H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Huffman El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Falcon Ridge El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Excel Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Huffman Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~889 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Huffman Middle
How many students attend Huffman Middle?
Huffman Middle has 889 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Huffman, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Huffman Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Huffman Middle is 16.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Huffman Middle?
40.8% of students at Huffman Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Huffman Middle?
The largest demographic group at Huffman Middle is White at 62.0% of enrollment, in Huffman, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Huffman Middle?
Huffman Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Huffman Middle rank among public schools in Huffman?
By Resource Investment Index, Huffman Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Huffman, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Huffman on the city page.
Is Huffman Middle a good school?
Huffman Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Huffman Isd?
Besides Huffman Middle, Huffman Isd also operates Hargrave H S (1,165 students), Huffman El (915 students), and Falcon Ridge El (677 students). See the Huffman Isd district page for the complete list.
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