- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Port Neches, TX
Port Neches Middle
Federal NCES profile for Port Neches Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483543004019
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Port Neches Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Port Neches · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Port Neches Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Port Neches Middle ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Port Neches, TX.
School address
District: Port Neches-Groves Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483543004019 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Port Neches Middle held near 584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.8 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 483543004019 · Port Neches, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
575 enr · 14:1 · 32.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Port Neches-Groves H S (1,720 students)
Port Neches Middle held near 584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.8 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Port Neches Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Port Neches-Gr
Port Neches-Groves H S
1,720 students
- Groves Middle 647
Groves Middle
647 students
- This school 575
Port Neches Middle
575 students
- Ridgewood El 431
Ridgewood El
431 students
- Taft El 414
Taft El
414 students
- Groves El 392
Groves El
392 students
What this shows Port Neches Middle reports 575 students on the CCD universe file.
How Port Neches Middle compares
Port Neches 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▼ 47% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 575 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
575
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Texas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$11,533
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 575 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.7%
Hispanic or Latino 27.7%
Asian 9.6%
African American 3.5%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Port Neches Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Port Neches-Groves Isd reports $11,533 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Port Neches Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Neches-Groves H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Groves Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgewood El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taft El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Groves El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Port Neches Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~575 students)
Frequently asked questions about Port Neches Middle
How many students attend Port Neches Middle?
Port Neches Middle has 575 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Port Neches, TX. CCD year-over-year: 599 (2022-23) → 584 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Neches Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Port Neches Middle is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Port Neches Middle?
32.9% of students at Port Neches Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Port Neches Middle?
The largest demographic group at Port Neches Middle is White at 57.7% of enrollment, in Port Neches, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Port Neches Middle?
Port Neches Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Port Neches Middle rank among public schools in Port Neches?
By Resource Investment Index, Port Neches Middle ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Port Neches, 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 Port Neches on the city page.
What other schools are in Port Neches-Groves Isd?
Besides Port Neches Middle, Port Neches-Groves Isd also operates Port Neches-Groves H S (1,720 students), Groves Middle (647 students), and Ridgewood El (431 students). See the Port Neches-Groves Isd district page for the complete list.