- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, TX
Iltexas Houston Orem Middle
Federal NCES profile for Iltexas Houston Orem Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480144013418Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iltexas Houston Orem Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #90 of 116
- middle schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 83.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Iltexas Houston Orem Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Iltexas Houston Orem Middle ranks #90 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) · Texas
NCES ID 480144013418 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Iltexas Houston Orem Middle shrank from 451 students in 2022-23 to 410 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 480144013418 · Houston, TX Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
410 enr · 14.6:1 · 83.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Iltexas Garland El (941 students)
Iltexas Houston Orem Middle shrank from 451 students in 2022-23 to 410 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Iltexas Houston Orem Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Iltexas Garlan
Iltexas Garland El
941 students
- Iltexas Katy E
Iltexas Katy El
936 students
- Iltexas Grand
Iltexas Grand Prairie El
936 students
- Iltexas Keller
Iltexas Keller El
935 students
- Bg Ramirez El
Bg Ramirez El
888 students
- This school
Iltexas Houston Orem Middle
410 students
What this shows Iltexas Houston Orem Middle reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Iltexas Houston Orem Middle compares
Iltexas Houston Orem Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.4% | ▲ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Texas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.6%
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
$9,669
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
85
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 52.2%
Hispanic or Latino 45.1%
Two or More 1.7%
White 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Iltexas Houston Orem Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) reports $9,669 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Iltexas Houston Orem Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iltexas Garland El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iltexas Katy El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iltexas Grand Prairie El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iltexas Keller El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bg Ramirez El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Iltexas Houston Orem Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~410 students)
Frequently asked questions about Iltexas Houston Orem Middle
How many students attend Iltexas Houston Orem Middle?
Iltexas Houston Orem Middle has 410 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 410 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iltexas Houston Orem Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Iltexas Houston Orem Middle is 14.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% 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 Iltexas Houston Orem Middle?
83.4% of students at Iltexas Houston Orem Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iltexas Houston Orem Middle?
The largest demographic group at Iltexas Houston Orem Middle is African American at 52.2% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iltexas Houston Orem Middle?
Iltexas Houston Orem Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Iltexas Houston Orem Middle rank among middle schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Iltexas Houston Orem Middle ranks #90 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 International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas)?
Besides Iltexas Houston Orem Middle, International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) also operates Iltexas Garland El (941 students), Iltexas Katy El (936 students), and Iltexas Grand Prairie El (936 students). See the International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) district page for the complete list.