- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, TX
Ortiz Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ortiz Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482364009275
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ortiz Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #86 of 116
- middle schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 95.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ortiz Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ortiz Middle ranks #86 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Ortiz Middle shrank from 871 students in 2022-23 to 823 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 53.0 → 56.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 482364009275 · Houston, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
772 enr · 14.6:1 · 95.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Ortiz Middle shrank from 871 students in 2022-23 to 823 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 53.0 → 56.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ortiz Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Texas Connecti
Texas Connections Academy at Houston
8,641 students
- Bellaire H S 3,216
Bellaire H S
3,216 students
- Lamar H S 2,968
Lamar H S
2,968 students
- Westside H S 2,729
Westside H S
2,729 students
- Heights H S 2,426
Heights H S
2,426 students
- This school 772
Ortiz Middle
772 students
What this shows Ortiz Middle reports 772 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ortiz Middle compares
Ortiz Middle is a shrinking 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.8% | ▲ 55% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 772 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
772
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Texas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.4%
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
$13,072
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 128 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.3%
African American 10.4%
Asian 1.4%
White 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.7, Ortiz Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Houston Isd reports $13,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ortiz Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Connections Academy at Houston | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellaire H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ortiz Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,729
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~772 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ortiz Middle
How many students attend Ortiz Middle?
Ortiz Middle has 772 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 871 (2022-23) → 823 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ortiz Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ortiz Middle is 14.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% 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 Ortiz Middle?
95.8% of students at Ortiz Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ortiz Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ortiz Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 87.3% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ortiz Middle?
Ortiz Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Ortiz Middle rank among middle schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Ortiz Middle ranks #86 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 Houston Isd?
Besides Ortiz Middle, Houston Isd also operates Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students), Bellaire H S (3,216 students), and Lamar H S (2,968 students). See the Houston Isd district page for the complete list.