- Enrollment
- 2,213
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Beaumont, TX
Odom Middle
Federal NCES profile for Odom Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480967005954
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Odom Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 6
- middle schools in Beaumont · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 71.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Odom Middle has class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Odom Middle ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Beaumont, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+93 students YoY
Odom Middle grew from 709 students in 2022-23 to 802 in 2023-24 (+13.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 43.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+93 students YoY 480967005954 · Beaumont, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
837 enr · 18.6:1 · 71.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: West Brook Sr H S (2,213 students)
Odom Middle grew from 709 students in 2022-23 to 802 in 2023-24 (+13.1%). Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 43.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Odom Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Brook Sr
West Brook Sr H S
2,213 students
- Beaumont Unite
Beaumont United H S
2,035 students
- Pietzsch/Mac A
Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El
1,134 students
- This school 837
Odom Middle
837 students
- Regina Howell 742
Regina Howell El
742 students
- Guess El 722
Guess El
722 students
What this shows Odom Middle reports 837 students on the CCD universe file.
How Odom Middle compares
Odom Middle is a growing 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.7% | ▲ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 837 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
837
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 88% in Texas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$12,958
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 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
290
in-school suspensions + 178 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 55.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 55.8%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
White 5.9%
Asian 3.9%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Odom Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Beaumont Isd reports $12,958 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Odom Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Brook Sr H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beaumont United H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Regina Howell El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Guess El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Odom Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~837 students)
Frequently asked questions about Odom Middle
How many students attend Odom Middle?
Odom Middle has 837 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Beaumont, TX. CCD year-over-year: 709 (2022-23) → 802 (2023-24), up 93.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Odom Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Odom Middle is 18.6:1, which is 27% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Odom Middle?
71.7% of students at Odom Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Odom Middle?
The largest demographic group at Odom Middle is African American at 55.8% of enrollment, in Beaumont, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Odom Middle?
Odom Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Odom Middle rank among middle schools in Beaumont?
By Resource Investment Index, Odom Middle ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Beaumont, 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 Beaumont on the city page.
What other schools are in Beaumont Isd?
Besides Odom Middle, Beaumont Isd also operates West Brook Sr H S (2,213 students), Beaumont United H S (2,035 students), and Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El (1,134 students). See the Beaumont Isd district page for the complete list.