Enrollment
918
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lumberton Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lumberton Middle
Lumberton Middle is a large middle school in Lumberton, Texas, enrolling 918 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 918 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 871 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #502.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 918 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Lumberton Isd spends $8,840 per pupil, 35% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lumberton Isd also operates Lumberton H S (1,232 students) and Lumberton Int (987 students) alongside Lumberton Middle.
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 Lumberton Middle compares
Lumberton Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,840
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lumberton Isd, which includes Lumberton Middle.
$8,840
Per student
-35%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.5%
State 49.8%
Federal 11.7%
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 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
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
- -
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 (~918 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lumberton Middle a good school?
Lumberton Middle earns 42/100 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 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.
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