- Enrollment
- 3,114
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Missouri City, TX
Missouri City Middle
Federal NCES profile for Missouri City 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 481965001823
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Missouri City Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Missouri City · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 80.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Missouri City Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Missouri City Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Missouri City, TX.
School address
District: Fort Bend Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481965001823 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Missouri City Middle held near 955 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.7 → 61.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 481965001823 · Missouri City, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
933 enr · 14.6:1 · 80.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: William B Travis H S (3,114 students)
Missouri City Middle held near 955 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.7 → 61.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Missouri City Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William B Trav
William B Travis H S
3,114 students
- Lawrence E Elk
Lawrence E Elkins H S
2,848 students
- Ridge Point H
Ridge Point H S
2,816 students
- Stephen F Aust
Stephen F Austin H S
2,655 students
- Clements H S
Clements H S
2,641 students
- This school 933
Missouri City Middle
933 students
What this shows Missouri City Middle reports 933 students on the CCD universe file.
How Missouri City Middle compares
Missouri City 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.1% | ▲ 29% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 933 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
933
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Texas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$10,520
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 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.4%
Hispanic or Latino 36.9%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.6%
White 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Missouri City Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Bend Isd reports $10,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Missouri City Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William B Travis H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawrence E Elkins H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Point H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stephen F Austin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clements H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Missouri City Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,848
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,655
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~933 students)
Frequently asked questions about Missouri City Middle
How many students attend Missouri City Middle?
Missouri City Middle has 933 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Missouri City, TX. CCD year-over-year: 963 (2022-23) → 955 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Missouri City Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Missouri City Middle is 14.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% 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 Missouri City Middle?
80.1% of students at Missouri City Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Missouri City Middle?
The largest demographic group at Missouri City Middle is African American at 57.4% of enrollment, in Missouri City, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Missouri City Middle?
Missouri City 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 Missouri City Middle rank among middle schools in Missouri City?
By Resource Investment Index, Missouri City Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Missouri City, 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 Missouri City on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Bend Isd?
Besides Missouri City Middle, Fort Bend Isd also operates William B Travis H S (3,114 students), Lawrence E Elkins H S (2,848 students), and Ridge Point H S (2,816 students). See the Fort Bend Isd district page for the complete list.