- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Paradise, TX
Paradise Middle
Federal NCES profile for Paradise Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483426006770
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paradise Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Paradise · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 19.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Paradise Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paradise Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Paradise, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Paradise Middle shrank from 293 students in 2022-23 to 273 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.2 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 483426006770 · Paradise, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 15.2:1 · 19.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Paradise El (414 students)
Paradise Middle shrank from 293 students in 2022-23 to 273 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 21.2 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Paradise Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paradise El
Paradise El
414 students
- Paradise H S
Paradise H S
373 students
- This school
Paradise Middle
319 students
- Paradise Int
Paradise Int
225 students
What this shows Paradise Middle reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paradise Middle compares
Paradise 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.1% | ▼ 69% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,364
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.4, Paradise Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paradise Isd reports $11,364 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paradise Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paradise H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paradise Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paradise Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~319 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paradise Middle
How many students attend Paradise Middle?
Paradise Middle has 319 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Paradise, TX. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 273 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paradise Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Paradise Middle is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paradise Middle?
19.1% of students at Paradise Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paradise Middle?
The largest demographic group at Paradise Middle is White at 79.3% of enrollment, in Paradise, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paradise Middle?
Paradise Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Paradise Middle rank among public schools in Paradise?
By Resource Investment Index, Paradise Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Paradise, 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 Paradise Isd?
Besides Paradise Middle, Paradise Isd also operates Paradise El (414 students), Paradise H S (373 students), and Paradise Int (225 students). See the Paradise Isd district page for the complete list.