- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Queen City, TX
Morris Upchurch Middle
Federal NCES profile for Morris Upchurch Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483621004072
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morris Upchurch Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Queen City · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Morris Upchurch Middle has class sizes smaller than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morris Upchurch Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Queen City, TX.
School address
District: Queen City Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483621004072 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Morris Upchurch Middle held near 265 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.7 → 28.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 483621004072 · Queen City, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
267 enr · 9.9:1 · 52.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: J K Hileman El (341 students)
Morris Upchurch Middle held near 265 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.7 → 28.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Morris Upchurch Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- J K Hileman El
J K Hileman El
341 students
- This school
Morris Upchurch Middle
267 students
- Queen City H S
Queen City H S
259 students
What this shows Morris Upchurch Middle reports 267 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morris Upchurch Middle compares
Morris Upchurch 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▼ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
267
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in Texas - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$14,408
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.9%
African American 15.7%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Morris Upchurch Middle is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Queen City Isd reports $14,408 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Morris Upchurch Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J K Hileman El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Queen City H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morris Upchurch Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~267 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morris Upchurch Middle
How many students attend Morris Upchurch Middle?
Morris Upchurch Middle has 267 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Queen City, TX. CCD year-over-year: 274 (2022-23) → 265 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morris Upchurch Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Morris Upchurch Middle is 9.9:1, which is 33% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 37% 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 Morris Upchurch Middle?
52.6% of students at Morris Upchurch Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morris Upchurch Middle?
The largest demographic group at Morris Upchurch Middle is White at 71.9% of enrollment, in Queen City, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morris Upchurch Middle?
Morris Upchurch Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Morris Upchurch Middle rank among public schools in Queen City?
By Resource Investment Index, Morris Upchurch Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Queen City, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Queen City Isd?
Besides Morris Upchurch Middle, Queen City Isd also operates J K Hileman El (341 students) and Queen City H S (259 students). See the Queen City Isd district page for the complete list.