- Enrollment
- 3,773
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Houston, TX
Mayde Creek H S
Federal NCES profile for Mayde Creek H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482517006001
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mayde Creek H S earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #53 of 102
- high schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 75.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mayde Creek H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mayde Creek H S ranks #53 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Mayde Creek H S held near 2,970 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 196.2 → 205.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 482517006001 · Houston, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
3,036 enr · 15.5:1 · 75.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students)
Mayde Creek H S held near 2,970 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 196.2 → 205.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mayde Creek H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seven Lakes H
Seven Lakes H S
3,773 students
- Cinco Ranch H
Cinco Ranch H S
3,740 students
- Katy H S
Katy H S
3,543 students
- Paetow H S
Paetow H S
3,447 students
- Taylor H S
Taylor H S
3,384 students
- This school
Mayde Creek H S
3,036 students
What this shows Mayde Creek H S reports 3,036 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mayde Creek H S compares
Mayde Creek H S 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.5% | ▲ 22% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,036 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
3,036
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Texas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,284
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 434 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
186
in-school suspensions + 228 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 135 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.9%
African American 20.6%
White 10.3%
Asian 5.9%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Mayde Creek H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 35
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Katy Isd reports $11,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mayde Creek H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Lakes H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cinco Ranch H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Katy H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paetow H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylor H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mayde Creek H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,740
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 3,543
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 3,447
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,384
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide high 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 (~3,036 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mayde Creek H S
How many students attend Mayde Creek H S?
Mayde Creek H S has 3,036 students enrolled. It is a high school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,940 (2022-23) → 2,970 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mayde Creek H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Mayde Creek H S is 15.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mayde Creek H S?
75.5% of students at Mayde Creek H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mayde Creek H S?
The largest demographic group at Mayde Creek H S is Hispanic or Latino at 59.9% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mayde Creek H S?
Mayde Creek H S has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mayde Creek H S rank among high schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Mayde Creek H S ranks #53 of 102 high 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 high schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Katy Isd?
Besides Mayde Creek H S, Katy Isd also operates Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students), Cinco Ranch H S (3,740 students), and Katy H S (3,543 students). See the Katy Isd district page for the complete list.