- Enrollment
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lumberton, TX
Lumberton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lumberton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481353000849
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lumberton Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Lumberton · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 32.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lumberton Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lumberton Middle ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Lumberton, TX.
School address
District: Lumberton Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481353000849 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Lumberton Middle held near 944 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 58.6 → 58.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 481353000849 · Lumberton, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
918 enr · 15.8:1 · 32.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Lumberton H S (1,232 students)
Lumberton Middle held near 944 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE held 58.6 → 58.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lumberton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lumberton H S
Lumberton H S
1,232 students
- Lumberton Int
Lumberton Int
987 students
- This school
Lumberton Middle
918 students
- Lumberton Pri
Lumberton Pri
574 students
- Lumberton Earl 396
Lumberton Early Childhood Sch
396 students
- Hardin Co Alte 1
Hardin Co Alter Ed
1 students
What this shows Lumberton Middle reports 918 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lumberton Middle compares
Lumberton 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 | 32.1% | ▼ 48% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 918 | top 13% | - | - |
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.
918
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,486
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 918 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 81.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, Lumberton Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lumberton Isd reports $9,486 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lumberton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumberton H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lumberton Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lumberton Pri | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lumberton Early Childhood Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hardin Co Alter Ed | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Lumberton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 987
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~918 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lumberton Middle
How many students attend Lumberton Middle?
Lumberton Middle has 918 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lumberton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 969 (2022-23) → 944 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lumberton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lumberton 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 Lumberton Middle?
32.1% of students at Lumberton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lumberton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lumberton Middle is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in Lumberton, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lumberton Middle?
Lumberton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Lumberton Middle rank among public schools in Lumberton?
By Resource Investment Index, Lumberton Middle ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Lumberton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lumberton on the city page.
What other schools are in Lumberton Isd?
Besides Lumberton Middle, Lumberton Isd also operates Lumberton H S (1,232 students), Lumberton Int (987 students), and Lumberton Pri (574 students). See the Lumberton Isd district page for the complete list.