- Enrollment
- 2,061
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Burleson, TX
Hughes Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hughes 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 481218000720
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hughes Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Burleson · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 41.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hughes Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hughes Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Burleson, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Hughes Middle held near 951 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.0 → 63.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 481218000720 · Burleson, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
965 enr · 15.8:1 · 41.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Burleson Centennial H S (2,061 students)
Hughes Middle held near 951 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.0 → 63.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hughes Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burleson Cente
Burleson Centennial H S
2,061 students
- Burleson H S
Burleson H S
1,791 students
- Nick Kerr Midd
Nick Kerr Middle
1,218 students
- This school
Hughes Middle
965 students
- Ann Brock El a 683
Ann Brock El at Oak Grove
683 students
- Academy at Nol 668
Academy at Nola Dunn
668 students
What this shows Hughes Middle reports 965 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hughes Middle compares
Hughes 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.6% | ▼ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 965 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
965
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Texas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$10,162
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 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
129
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 47.7%
Hispanic or Latino 29.5%
African American 13.6%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Hughes Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Burleson Isd reports $10,162 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hughes Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burleson Centennial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burleson H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nick Kerr Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ann Brock El at Oak Grove | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Academy at Nola Dunn | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hughes Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,791
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,218
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~965 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hughes Middle
How many students attend Hughes Middle?
Hughes Middle has 965 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Burleson, TX. CCD year-over-year: 944 (2022-23) → 951 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hughes Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hughes Middle is 15.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hughes Middle?
41.6% of students at Hughes Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hughes Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hughes Middle is White at 47.7% of enrollment, in Burleson, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hughes Middle?
Hughes Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Hughes Middle rank among middle schools in Burleson?
By Resource Investment Index, Hughes Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Burleson, 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 Burleson on the city page.
What other schools are in Burleson Isd?
Besides Hughes Middle, Burleson Isd also operates Burleson Centennial H S (2,061 students), Burleson H S (1,791 students), and Nick Kerr Middle (1,218 students). See the Burleson Isd district page for the complete list.