- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bellaire, TX
Pin Oak Middle
Federal NCES profile for Pin Oak Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482364009274
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pin Oak Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Bellaire · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 35.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pin Oak Middle has class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pin Oak Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Bellaire, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Pin Oak Middle held near 1,194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.2 → 64.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 482364009274 · Bellaire, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,253 enr · 19.9:1 · 35.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Pin Oak Middle held near 1,194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.2 → 64.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Pin Oak 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 1,253
Pin Oak Middle
1,253 students
What this shows Pin Oak Middle reports 1,253 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pin Oak Middle compares
Pin Oak 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 35% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.9% | ▼ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,253 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,253
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 92% in Texas - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.8%
White 29.8%
Asian 14.8%
African American 9.7%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, Pin Oak Middle is more 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 Pin Oak 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 | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pin Oak 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 (~1,253 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pin Oak Middle
How many students attend Pin Oak Middle?
Pin Oak Middle has 1,253 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bellaire, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,194 (2022-23) → 1,194 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pin Oak Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pin Oak Middle is 19.9:1, which is 35% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pin Oak Middle?
35.9% of students at Pin Oak Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pin Oak Middle?
The largest demographic group at Pin Oak Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 39.8% of enrollment, in Bellaire, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pin Oak Middle?
Pin Oak Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Pin Oak Middle rank among public schools in Bellaire?
By Resource Investment Index, Pin Oak Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Bellaire, 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 Bellaire on the city page.
What other schools are in Houston Isd?
Besides Pin Oak 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.