Enrollment
502
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · La Porte, TX
James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus
Federal NCES profile for James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482619002956
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in La Porte · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in La Porte, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus
James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in La Porte, Texas, enrolling 502 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 54.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 502 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,388 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,299, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (33%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 502 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 103 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 502 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
La Porte Isd also operates La Porte H S (2,090 students) and Heritage El (667 students) alongside James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus.
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 James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus compares
James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▼ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Texas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$12,305
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 502 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
87
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.5 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
Hispanic or Latino 55.8%
White 33.1%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for La Porte Isd, which includes James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus.
$12,305
Per student
-10%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 80.0%
State 6.8%
Federal 13.2%
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 James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Porte H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Porte J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lomax J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lomax El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,090
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~502 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus
How many students attend James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus?
James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus has 502 students enrolled. It is a middle school in La Porte, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus is 15.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus?
54.1% of students at James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus?
The largest demographic group at James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus is Hispanic or Latino at 55.8% of enrollment, in La Porte, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus?
James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus rank among middle schools in La Porte?
By Resource Investment Index, James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in La Porte, 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 La Porte on the city page.
Is James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus a good school?
James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus earns 32/100 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 La Porte Isd?
Besides James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus, La Porte Isd also operates La Porte H S (2,090 students), Heritage El (667 students), and La Porte J H (563 students). See the La Porte Isd district page for the complete list.
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