- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, TX
Project Chrysalis Middle
Federal NCES profile for Project Chrysalis Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482364017019
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Project Chrysalis Middle earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 116
- middle schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 71.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Project Chrysalis Middle has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Project Chrysalis Middle ranks #2 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Project Chrysalis Middle shrank from 270 students in 2022-23 to 252 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 482364017019 · Houston, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
241 enr · 17.2:1 · 71.1% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Project Chrysalis Middle shrank from 270 students in 2022-23 to 252 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Project Chrysalis 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 241
Project Chrysalis Middle
241 students
What this shows Project Chrysalis Middle reports 241 students on the CCD universe file.
How Project Chrysalis Middle compares
Project Chrysalis 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.1% | ▲ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 241 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
241
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.6%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.7%
White 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.4, Project Chrysalis 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 Project Chrysalis 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Project Chrysalis 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 (~241 students)
Frequently asked questions about Project Chrysalis Middle
How many students attend Project Chrysalis Middle?
Project Chrysalis Middle has 241 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 270 (2022-23) → 252 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Project Chrysalis Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Project Chrysalis Middle is 17.2:1, which is 17% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Project Chrysalis Middle?
71.1% of students at Project Chrysalis Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Project Chrysalis Middle?
The largest demographic group at Project Chrysalis Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 94.6% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Project Chrysalis Middle?
Project Chrysalis Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher 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 Project Chrysalis Middle rank among middle schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Project Chrysalis Middle ranks #2 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 Project Chrysalis 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.