- Enrollment
- 2,935
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Garland, TX
Sam Houston Middle
Federal NCES profile for Sam Houston Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482034002030
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sam Houston Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 11
- middle schools in Garland · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 86.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sam Houston Middle has class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sam Houston Middle ranks #4 of 11 middle schools in Garland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-82 students YoY
Sam Houston Middle shrank from 898 students in 2022-23 to 816 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE added 64.8 → 73.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-82 students YoY 482034002030 · Garland, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
775 enr · 12.1:1 · 86.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Sachse H S (2,935 students)
Sam Houston Middle shrank from 898 students in 2022-23 to 816 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE added 64.8 → 73.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sam Houston Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sachse H S
Sachse H S
2,935 students
- N Garland H S
N Garland H S
2,929 students
- Garland H S
Garland H S
2,335 students
- Rowlett H S
Rowlett H S
2,156 students
- Lakeview Cente
Lakeview Centennial H S
2,073 students
- This school 775
Sam Houston Middle
775 students
What this shows Sam Houston Middle reports 775 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sam Houston Middle compares
Sam Houston 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.3% | ▲ 39% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 775 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
775
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Texas - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.7%
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
$12,534
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
235
in-school suspensions + 166 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 51.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.4%
African American 5.0%
White 3.6%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.2, Sam Houston Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garland Isd reports $12,534 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sam Houston Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachse H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| N Garland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rowlett H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Centennial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sam Houston Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,335
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,156
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~775 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sam Houston Middle
How many students attend Sam Houston Middle?
Sam Houston Middle has 775 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Garland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 898 (2022-23) → 816 (2023-24), down 82.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sam Houston Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sam Houston Middle is 12.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 23% 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 Sam Houston Middle?
86.3% of students at Sam Houston Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sam Houston Middle?
The largest demographic group at Sam Houston Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 87.4% of enrollment, in Garland, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sam Houston Middle?
Sam Houston Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Sam Houston Middle rank among middle schools in Garland?
By Resource Investment Index, Sam Houston Middle ranks #4 of 11 middle schools in Garland, 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 Garland on the city page.
What other schools are in Garland Isd?
Besides Sam Houston Middle, Garland Isd also operates Sachse H S (2,935 students), N Garland H S (2,929 students), and Garland H S (2,335 students). See the Garland Isd district page for the complete list.