- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, TX
Meyerland Middle
Federal NCES profile for Meyerland Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482364002501
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meyerland Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #81 of 116
- middle schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 61.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Meyerland Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meyerland Middle ranks #81 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Meyerland Middle held near 1,122 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 76.2 → 74.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 482364002501 · Houston, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,166 enr · 15.3:1 · 61.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Meyerland Middle held near 1,122 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 76.2 → 74.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Meyerland Middle 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 1,166
Meyerland Middle
1,166 students
What this shows Meyerland Middle reports 1,166 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meyerland Middle compares
Meyerland 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.0% | ▼ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,166 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,166
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Texas - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 1005 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 114 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.9%
African American 22.9%
White 18.1%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Meyerland Middle 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 Meyerland Middle 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meyerland Middle'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 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 (~1,166 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meyerland Middle
How many students attend Meyerland Middle?
Meyerland Middle has 1,166 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,133 (2022-23) → 1,122 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meyerland Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Meyerland Middle is 15.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meyerland Middle?
61.0% of students at Meyerland Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meyerland Middle?
The largest demographic group at Meyerland Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 53.9% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meyerland Middle?
Meyerland Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Meyerland Middle rank among middle schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Meyerland Middle ranks #81 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.
What other schools are in Houston Isd?
Besides Meyerland Middle, 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.