Enrollment
1,214
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, TX
Mayde Creek J H
Federal NCES profile for Mayde Creek J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482517005517
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mayde Creek J H earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #18 of 116
- middle schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 73.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mayde Creek J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mayde Creek J H ranks #18 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
88.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mayde Creek J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mayde Creek J H
Mayde Creek J H is a higher-need, large middle school in Houston, Texas, enrolling 1,214 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,214 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 653 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #27, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and African American (30%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 304 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 321 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,214 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 34 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Katy Isd also operates Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students) and Cinco Ranch H S (3,740 students) alongside Mayde Creek J H.
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 Mayde Creek J H compares
Mayde Creek J H on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.5% | ▲ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,214 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,214
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,068
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
234
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 34 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
Hispanic or Latino 52.0%
African American 29.7%
White 9.1%
Asian 5.4%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Mayde Creek J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Katy Isd, which includes Mayde Creek J H.
$11,068
Per student
-19%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.4%
State 35.6%
Federal 10.0%
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 Mayde Creek J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Lakes H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cinco Ranch H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Katy H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paetow H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylor H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mayde Creek J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,773
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
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 (~1,214 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mayde Creek J H
How many students attend Mayde Creek J H?
Mayde Creek J H has 1,214 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mayde Creek J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Mayde Creek J H is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mayde Creek J H?
73.5% of students at Mayde Creek J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mayde Creek J H?
The largest demographic group at Mayde Creek J H is Hispanic or Latino at 52.0% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mayde Creek J H?
Mayde Creek J H has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Mayde Creek J H rank among middle schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Mayde Creek J H ranks #18 of 116 middle 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 middle schools in Houston on the city page.
Is Mayde Creek J H a good school?
Mayde Creek J H earns 51/100 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 Katy Isd?
Besides Mayde Creek J H, 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.
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