- Enrollment
- 2,057
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Benito, TX
Miller Jordan Middle
Federal NCES profile for Miller Jordan Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483879021156
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miller Jordan Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in San Benito · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 88.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Miller Jordan Middle has class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miller Jordan Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in San Benito, TX.
School address
District: San Benito Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 483879021156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Miller Jordan Middle shrank from 640 students in 2022-23 to 590 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.7 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 483879021156 · San Benito, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
477 enr · 9.7:1 · 88.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: San Benito H S (2,057 students)
Miller Jordan Middle shrank from 640 students in 2022-23 to 590 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE lost 49.7 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Miller Jordan Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- San Benito H S
San Benito H S
2,057 students
- Berta Cabaza M 695
Berta Cabaza Middle
695 students
- San Benito Vet 645
San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy
645 students
- Cash El 611
Cash El
611 students
- San Benito Riv 558
San Benito Riverside Middle
558 students
- This school 477
Miller Jordan Middle
477 students
What this shows Miller Jordan Middle reports 477 students on the CCD universe file.
How Miller Jordan Middle compares
Miller Jordan 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 34% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.1% | ▲ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 9% in Texas - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
65.8%
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
$13,444
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
149
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.5%
White 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.0, Miller Jordan Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Benito Cisd reports $13,444 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Miller Jordan Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Benito H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berta Cabaza Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cash El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Benito Riverside Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Miller Jordan Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~477 students)
Frequently asked questions about Miller Jordan Middle
How many students attend Miller Jordan Middle?
Miller Jordan Middle has 477 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Benito, TX. CCD year-over-year: 640 (2022-23) → 590 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miller Jordan Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Miller Jordan Middle is 9.7:1, which is 34% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 38% 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 Miller Jordan Middle?
88.1% of students at Miller Jordan Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Miller Jordan Middle?
The largest demographic group at Miller Jordan Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 98.5% of enrollment, in San Benito, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miller Jordan Middle?
Miller Jordan Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Miller Jordan Middle rank among middle schools in San Benito?
By Resource Investment Index, Miller Jordan Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in San Benito, 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 San Benito on the city page.
What other schools are in San Benito Cisd?
Besides Miller Jordan Middle, San Benito Cisd also operates San Benito H S (2,057 students), Berta Cabaza Middle (695 students), and San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy (645 students). See the San Benito Cisd district page for the complete list.