- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Boston, TX
New Boston Middle
Federal NCES profile for New Boston Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483234003587
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Boston Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in New Boston · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 79.1%
- free-lunch eligible
New Boston Middle has class sizes smaller than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Boston Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in New Boston, TX.
School address
District: New Boston Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483234003587 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
New Boston Middle held near 252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 483234003587 · New Boston, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
240 enr · 9.2:1 · 79.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Crestview El (544 students)
New Boston Middle held near 252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
New Boston Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crestview El
Crestview El
544 students
- New Boston H S
New Boston H S
324 students
- This school
New Boston Middle
240 students
What this shows New Boston Middle reports 240 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Boston Middle compares
New Boston 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 37% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.1% | ▲ 28% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 240 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
240
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 7% in Texas - lower ratio than 93% 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
$15,332
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 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.4%
African American 22.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 10.4%
Largest group: White at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, New Boston Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Boston Isd reports $15,332 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Boston Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Boston H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Boston Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~240 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Boston Middle
How many students attend New Boston Middle?
New Boston Middle has 240 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Boston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 249 (2022-23) → 252 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Boston Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at New Boston Middle is 9.2:1, which is 37% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 41% 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 New Boston Middle?
79.1% of students at New Boston Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Boston Middle?
The largest demographic group at New Boston Middle is White at 55.4% of enrollment, in New Boston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Boston Middle?
New Boston Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 New Boston Middle rank among public schools in New Boston?
By Resource Investment Index, New Boston Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in New Boston, 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 New Boston Isd?
Besides New Boston Middle, New Boston Isd also operates Crestview El (544 students) and New Boston H S (324 students). See the New Boston Isd district page for the complete list.