- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Orange, TX
Little Cypress J H
Federal NCES profile for Little Cypress J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482769003108
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Little Cypress J H earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Orange · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Little Cypress J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Little Cypress J H ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Orange, TX.
School address
District: Little Cypress-Mauriceville Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 482769003108 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Little Cypress J H held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 482769003108 · Orange, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
523 enr · 15.8:1 · 46.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lit Cypr-Mrceville H S (1,001 students)
Little Cypress J H held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Little Cypress J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lit Cypr-Mrcev
Lit Cypr-Mrceville H S
1,001 students
- Little Cypress
Little Cypress El
673 students
- This school
Little Cypress J H
523 students
- Mauriceville E
Mauriceville El
507 students
- Little Cypress 344
Little Cypress Int
344 students
- Mauriceville M 272
Mauriceville Middle
272 students
What this shows Little Cypress J H reports 523 students on the CCD universe file.
How Little Cypress J H compares
Little Cypress J H 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 | 46.9% | ▼ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 47% | - | - |
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.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
26.8%
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
$11,011
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
104
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
African American 10.5%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Little Cypress J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Little Cypress-Mauriceville Cisd reports $11,011 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Little Cypress J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lit Cypr-Mrceville H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Little Cypress El | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mauriceville El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Little Cypress Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mauriceville Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Little Cypress J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~523 students)
Frequently asked questions about Little Cypress J H
How many students attend Little Cypress J H?
Little Cypress J H has 523 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Orange, TX. CCD year-over-year: 497 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Cypress J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Cypress J H 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 Little Cypress J H?
46.9% of students at Little Cypress J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Little Cypress J H?
The largest demographic group at Little Cypress J H is White at 69.6% of enrollment, in Orange, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Little Cypress J H?
Little Cypress J H has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Little Cypress J H rank among middle schools in Orange?
By Resource Investment Index, Little Cypress J H ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Orange, 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 Orange on the city page.
What other schools are in Little Cypress-Mauriceville Cisd?
Besides Little Cypress J H, Little Cypress-Mauriceville Cisd also operates Lit Cypr-Mrceville H S (1,001 students), Little Cypress El (673 students), and Mauriceville El (507 students). See the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Cisd district page for the complete list.