Enrollment
1,050
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, TX
Michael R Null Middle
Federal NCES profile for Michael R Null Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483999012064
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Michael R Null Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #72 of 116
- middle schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 80.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Michael R Null Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Michael R Null Middle ranks #72 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
69.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Michael R Null Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Michael R Null Middle
Michael R Null Middle is a high-poverty, large middle school in Houston, Texas, enrolling 1,050 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,050 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,034 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #466.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and African American (29%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 350 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 537 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,050 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Sheldon Isd also operates C E King H S (3,716 students) and C E King Middle (1,359 students) alongside Michael R Null 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 Michael R Null Middle compares
Michael R Null 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.8% | ▲ 31% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,050 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,050
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.5%
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
$12,093
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
327
in-school suspensions + 210 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 51.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 64.1%
African American 29.1%
White 4.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Michael R Null Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sheldon Isd, which includes Michael R Null Middle.
$12,093
Per student
-11%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.1%
State 33.9%
Federal 13.0%
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 Michael R Null Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| C E King H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C E King Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| L E Monahan El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sheldon Lake El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Royalwood El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Michael R Null Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,716
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,359
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~1,050 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Michael R Null Middle
How many students attend Michael R Null Middle?
Michael R Null Middle has 1,050 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Michael R Null Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Michael R Null Middle is 15.2:1, which is 3% 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 Michael R Null Middle?
80.8% of students at Michael R Null Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Michael R Null Middle?
The largest demographic group at Michael R Null Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 64.1% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Michael R Null Middle?
Michael R Null Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Michael R Null Middle rank among middle schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Michael R Null Middle ranks #72 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 Michael R Null Middle a good school?
Michael R Null Middle earns 39/100 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 Sheldon Isd?
Besides Michael R Null Middle, Sheldon Isd also operates C E King H S (3,716 students), C E King Middle (1,359 students), and L E Monahan El (635 students). See the Sheldon Isd district page for the complete list.
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