- Enrollment
- 3,972
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Humble, TX
Ross Sterling Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ross Sterling Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482391011531
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ross Sterling Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 8
- middle schools in Humble · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 76.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ross Sterling Middle has class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ross Sterling Middle ranks #4 of 8 middle schools in Humble, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Ross Sterling Middle held near 895 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 72.6 → 72.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 482391011531 · Humble, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
888 enr · 12.3:1 · 76.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Summer Creek H S (3,972 students)
Ross Sterling Middle held near 895 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE held 72.6 → 72.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ross Sterling Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Summer Creek H
Summer Creek H S
3,972 students
- Atascocita H S
Atascocita H S
3,696 students
- Humble H S
Humble H S
2,960 students
- Kingwood H S
Kingwood H S
2,877 students
- Kingwood Park
Kingwood Park H S
1,884 students
- This school 888
Ross Sterling Middle
888 students
What this shows Ross Sterling Middle reports 888 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ross Sterling Middle compares
Ross Sterling 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.5% | ▲ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 888 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
888
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in Texas - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.6%
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
$10,763
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
214
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.3%
African American 32.0%
White 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Ross Sterling Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Humble Isd reports $10,763 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ross Sterling Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Creek H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atascocita H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Humble H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kingwood H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kingwood Park H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ross Sterling Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,696
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,960
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,877
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,884
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- 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 (~888 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ross Sterling Middle
How many students attend Ross Sterling Middle?
Ross Sterling Middle has 888 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Humble, TX. CCD year-over-year: 919 (2022-23) → 895 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ross Sterling Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ross Sterling Middle is 12.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 Ross Sterling Middle?
76.5% of students at Ross Sterling Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ross Sterling Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ross Sterling Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 61.3% of enrollment, in Humble, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ross Sterling Middle?
Ross Sterling Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Ross Sterling Middle rank among middle schools in Humble?
By Resource Investment Index, Ross Sterling Middle ranks #4 of 8 middle schools in Humble, 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 Humble on the city page.
What other schools are in Humble Isd?
Besides Ross Sterling Middle, Humble Isd also operates Summer Creek H S (3,972 students), Atascocita H S (3,696 students), and Humble H S (2,960 students). See the Humble Isd district page for the complete list.