- Enrollment
- 3,716
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-70 students YoY
Michael R Null Middle shrank from 1,164 students in 2022-23 to 1,094 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 69.1 → 73.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-70 students YoY 483999012064 · Houston, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,050 enr · 15.2:1 · 80.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: C E King H S (3,716 students)
Michael R Null Middle shrank from 1,164 students in 2022-23 to 1,094 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 69.1 → 73.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Michael R Null Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- C E King H S
C E King H S
3,716 students
- C E King Middl 1,359
C E King Middle
1,359 students
- This school 1,050
Michael R Null Middle
1,050 students
- L E Monahan El 635
L E Monahan El
635 students
- Sheldon Lake E 622
Sheldon Lake El
622 students
- Royalwood El 607
Royalwood El
607 students
What this shows Michael R Null Middle reports 1,050 students on the CCD universe file.
How Michael R Null Middle compares
Michael R Null Middle is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,323
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
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.
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
District finance for Sheldon Isd reports $12,323 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,050 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,164 (2022-23) → 1,094 (2023-24), down 70.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.