- Enrollment
- 3,707
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cypress, TX
Salyards Middle
Federal NCES profile for Salyards 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 481611012598
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salyards Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 8
- middle schools in Cypress · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 18.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Salyards Middle has class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salyards Middle ranks #3 of 8 middle schools in Cypress, TX.
School address
District: Cypress-Fairbanks Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481611012598 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-92 students YoY
Salyards Middle shrank from 1,496 students in 2022-23 to 1,404 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 85.8 → 80.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-92 students YoY 481611012598 · Cypress, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,413 enr · 16.6:1 · 18.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Bridgeland H S (3,707 students)
Salyards Middle shrank from 1,496 students in 2022-23 to 1,404 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 85.8 → 80.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Salyards Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bridgeland H S
Bridgeland H S
3,707 students
- Cypress Woods
Cypress Woods H S
3,469 students
- Cypress Ranch
Cypress Ranch H S
3,463 students
- Jersey Village
Jersey Village H S
3,323 students
- Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek H S
3,222 students
- This school 1,413
Salyards Middle
1,413 students
What this shows Salyards Middle reports 1,413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salyards Middle compares
Salyards 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 71% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,413 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,413
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Texas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,693
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
Counselors2.9 FTE
Per 492 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
140
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
African American 10.0%
Asian 8.2%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Salyards Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cypress-Fairbanks Isd reports $10,693 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Salyards Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cypress Woods H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cypress Ranch H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jersey Village H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salyards Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,469
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 3,323
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 3,222
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~1,413 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salyards Middle
How many students attend Salyards Middle?
Salyards Middle has 1,413 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cypress, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,496 (2022-23) → 1,404 (2023-24), down 92.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salyards Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Salyards Middle is 16.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Salyards Middle?
18.2% of students at Salyards Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salyards Middle?
The largest demographic group at Salyards Middle is White at 49.0% of enrollment, in Cypress, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salyards Middle?
Salyards 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 Salyards Middle rank among middle schools in Cypress?
By Resource Investment Index, Salyards Middle ranks #3 of 8 middle schools in Cypress, 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 Cypress on the city page.
What other schools are in Cypress-Fairbanks Isd?
Besides Salyards Middle, Cypress-Fairbanks Isd also operates Bridgeland H S (3,707 students), Cypress Woods H S (3,469 students), and Cypress Ranch H S (3,463 students). See the Cypress-Fairbanks Isd district page for the complete list.