- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gladewater, TX
Sabine Middle
Federal NCES profile for Sabine Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483846004283
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sabine Middle earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Gladewater · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 44.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sabine Middle has class sizes smaller than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sabine Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Gladewater, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Sabine Middle held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.2 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 483846004283 · Gladewater, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
266 enr · 9.2:1 · 44.9% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Sabine El (618 students)
Sabine Middle held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.2 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sabine Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sabine El
Sabine El
618 students
- Sabine H S
Sabine H S
456 students
- This school
Sabine Middle
266 students
What this shows Sabine Middle reports 266 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sabine Middle compares
Sabine 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 37% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.9% | ▼ 27% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 7% in Texas - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,933
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
36
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 3.0%
Largest group: White at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, Sabine Middle is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sabine Isd reports $11,933 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sabine Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sabine El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sabine H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sabine Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~266 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sabine Middle
How many students attend Sabine Middle?
Sabine Middle has 266 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gladewater, TX. CCD year-over-year: 363 (2022-23) → 377 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sabine Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sabine Middle is 9.2:1, which is 37% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 41% 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 Sabine Middle?
44.9% of students at Sabine Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sabine Middle?
The largest demographic group at Sabine Middle is White at 69.2% of enrollment, in Gladewater, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sabine Middle?
Sabine Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Sabine Middle rank among middle schools in Gladewater?
By Resource Investment Index, Sabine Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Gladewater, 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 Gladewater on the city page.
What other schools are in Sabine Isd?
Besides Sabine Middle, Sabine Isd also operates Sabine El (618 students) and Sabine H S (456 students). See the Sabine Isd district page for the complete list.