- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ore City, TX
Ore City Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ore City Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483384006024
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ore City Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Ore City · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 63.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ore City Middle has class sizes smaller than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ore City Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ore City, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Ore City Middle held near 181 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.1 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 483384006024 · Ore City, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
191 enr · 9.1:1 · 63.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Ore City El (377 students)
Ore City Middle held near 181 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.1 → 20.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ore City Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ore City El
Ore City El
377 students
- Ore City H S
Ore City H S
220 students
- This school
Ore City Middle
191 students
What this shows Ore City Middle reports 191 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ore City Middle compares
Ore 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 38% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.9% | ▲ 3% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 191 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
191
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 38% 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
26.2%
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
$16,159
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.6%
African American 5.2%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 64.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Ore City Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ore City Isd reports $16,159 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ore City Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ore City El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ore City H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ore City Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~191 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ore City Middle
How many students attend Ore City Middle?
Ore City Middle has 191 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ore City, TX. CCD year-over-year: 183 (2022-23) → 181 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ore City Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ore City Middle is 9.1:1, which is 38% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 42% 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 Ore City Middle?
63.9% of students at Ore City Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ore City Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ore City Middle is White at 64.4% of enrollment, in Ore City, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ore City Middle?
Ore City Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ore City Middle rank among public schools in Ore City?
By Resource Investment Index, Ore City Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ore 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 Ore City Isd?
Besides Ore City Middle, Ore City Isd also operates Ore City El (377 students) and Ore City H S (220 students). See the Ore City Isd district page for the complete list.