- Enrollment
- 4,284
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, TX
North Shore Middle
Federal NCES profile for North Shore Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482025001990
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Shore Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #63 of 116
- middle schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 84.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Shore Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Shore Middle ranks #63 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Galena Park Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482025001990 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
North Shore Middle held near 1,252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 87.5 → 84.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 482025001990 · Houston, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,299 enr · 14.9:1 · 84.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: North Shore Senior High (4,284 students)
North Shore Middle held near 1,252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 87.5 → 84.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
North Shore Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Shore Se
North Shore Senior High
4,284 students
- Galena Park H
Galena Park H S
1,815 students
- This school 1,299
North Shore Middle
1,299 students
- Cobb 6th Grade 991
Cobb 6th Grade Campus
991 students
- North Shore El 965
North Shore El
965 students
- Galena Park Mi 896
Galena Park Middle
896 students
What this shows North Shore Middle reports 1,299 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Shore Middle compares
North Shore 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.0% | ▲ 36% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,299 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,299
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Texas - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$13,655
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 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
177
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.1%
African American 12.5%
White 2.6%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.3, North Shore Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Galena Park Isd reports $13,655 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Shore Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Shore Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Galena Park H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cobb 6th Grade Campus | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Shore El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Galena Park Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Shore Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,815
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~1,299 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Shore Middle
How many students attend North Shore Middle?
North Shore Middle has 1,299 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,260 (2022-23) → 1,252 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Shore Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at North Shore Middle is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Shore Middle?
84.0% of students at North Shore Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Shore Middle?
The largest demographic group at North Shore Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 83.1% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Shore Middle?
North Shore Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 North Shore Middle rank among middle schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, North Shore Middle ranks #63 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 Galena Park Isd?
Besides North Shore Middle, Galena Park Isd also operates North Shore Senior High (4,284 students), Galena Park H S (1,815 students), and Cobb 6th Grade Campus (991 students). See the Galena Park Isd district page for the complete list.