Enrollment
319
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Paradise Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Paradise Middle
Paradise Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Paradise, Texas, enrolling 319 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.1% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 319 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 240 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #105.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 319 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Paradise Isd spends $10,180 per pupil, 25% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Paradise Isd also operates Paradise El (414 students) and Paradise H S (373 students) alongside Paradise Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Paradise Middle compares
Paradise Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,180
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paradise Isd, which includes Paradise Middle.
$10,180
Per student
-25%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.6%
State 45.9%
Federal 9.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~319 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Paradise on the city page.
Is Paradise Middle a good school?
Paradise Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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