- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Mandarin Immersion Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Mandarin Immersion Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482364012659
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mandarin Immersion Magnet School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #12 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mandarin Immersion Magnet School has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mandarin Immersion Magnet School ranks #12 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Mandarin Immersion Magnet School grew from 739 students in 2022-23 to 792 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 45.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+53 students YoY 482364012659 · Houston, TX Other · MID · TRAD
822 enr · 19.1:1 · 26.4% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Mandarin Immersion Magnet School grew from 739 students in 2022-23 to 792 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 45.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mandarin Immersion Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Texas Connecti
Texas Connections Academy at Houston
8,641 students
- Bellaire H S 3,216
Bellaire H S
3,216 students
- Lamar H S 2,968
Lamar H S
2,968 students
- Westside H S 2,729
Westside H S
2,729 students
- Heights H S 2,426
Heights H S
2,426 students
- This school 822
Mandarin Immersion Magnet School
822 students
What this shows Mandarin Immersion Magnet School reports 822 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mandarin Immersion Magnet School compares
Mandarin Immersion Magnet School is a growing 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 30% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 57% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 822 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
822
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,072
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 49.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
White 11.4%
African American 10.6%
Two or More 10.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Mandarin Immersion Magnet School is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Houston Isd reports $13,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mandarin Immersion Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Connections Academy at Houston | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellaire H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mandarin Immersion Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,729
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide other 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 (~822 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mandarin Immersion Magnet School
How many students attend Mandarin Immersion Magnet School?
Mandarin Immersion Magnet School has 822 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 739 (2022-23) → 792 (2023-24), up 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mandarin Immersion Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mandarin Immersion Magnet School is 19.1:1, which is 30% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mandarin Immersion Magnet School?
26.4% of students at Mandarin Immersion Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mandarin Immersion Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Mandarin Immersion Magnet School is Asian at 49.3% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mandarin Immersion Magnet School?
Mandarin Immersion Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mandarin Immersion Magnet School rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Mandarin Immersion Magnet School ranks #12 of 435 schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Houston Isd?
Besides Mandarin Immersion Magnet School, Houston Isd also operates Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students), Bellaire H S (3,216 students), and Lamar H S (2,968 students). See the Houston Isd district page for the complete list.