- Enrollment
- 3,501
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Humble, TX
Jones Middle
Federal NCES profile for Jones Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480771013718
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jones Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools.
- #6 of 8
- middle schools in Humble · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 83.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Jones Middle has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jones Middle ranks #6 of 8 middle schools in Humble, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-142 students YoY
Jones Middle shrank from 1,348 students in 2022-23 to 1,206 in 2023-24 (-10.5%).
Teacher FTE added 72.5 → 84.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-142 students YoY 480771013718 · Humble, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,235 enr · 17.2:1 · 83.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Macarthur H S (3,501 students)
Jones Middle shrank from 1,348 students in 2022-23 to 1,206 in 2023-24 (-10.5%). Teacher FTE added 72.5 → 84.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Jones Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Macarthur H S
Macarthur H S
3,501 students
- Davis H S Aldi
Davis H S Aldine
3,184 students
- Nimitz H S
Nimitz H S
2,651 students
- Aldine H S
Aldine H S
2,481 students
- Eisenhower H S
Eisenhower H S
2,262 students
- This school 1,235
Jones Middle
1,235 students
What this shows Jones Middle reports 1,235 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jones Middle compares
Jones 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.9% | ▲ 36% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,235 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,235
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.6%
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
$13,268
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
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
294
in-school suspensions + 222 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.1%
African American 43.3%
White 2.5%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Jones Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aldine Isd reports $13,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jones Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macarthur H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davis H S Aldine | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nimitz H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aldine H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jones Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,184
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,651
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,481
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,262
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~1,235 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jones Middle
How many students attend Jones Middle?
Jones Middle has 1,235 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Humble, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,348 (2022-23) → 1,206 (2023-24), down 142.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jones Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Jones Middle is 17.2:1, which is 17% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jones Middle?
83.9% of students at Jones Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jones Middle?
The largest demographic group at Jones Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 49.1% of enrollment, in Humble, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jones Middle?
Jones Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Jones Middle rank among middle schools in Humble?
By Resource Investment Index, Jones Middle ranks #6 of 8 middle schools in Humble, 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 Humble on the city page.
What other schools are in Aldine Isd?
Besides Jones Middle, Aldine Isd also operates Macarthur H S (3,501 students), Davis H S Aldine (3,184 students), and Nimitz H S (2,651 students). See the Aldine Isd district page for the complete list.