- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, TX
Secondary Daep
Federal NCES profile for Secondary Daep, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 87/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482364012655
👥 S:T ratio 92
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Secondary Daep earns 87/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #1 of 116
- middle schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 87
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 94.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Secondary Daep has class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Secondary Daep ranks #1 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Secondary Daep grew from 37 students in 2022-23 to 59 in 2023-24 (+59.5%).
Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 482364012655 · Houston, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
38 enr · 2.1:1 · 94.6% lunch · RII 87
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Secondary Daep grew from 37 students in 2022-23 to 59 in 2023-24 (+59.5%). Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Secondary Daep 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 38
Secondary Daep
38 students
What this shows Secondary Daep reports 38 students on the CCD universe file.
How Secondary Daep compares
Secondary Daep is a growing 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 | 2.1:1 | ▼ 86% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.6% | ▲ 53% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 38 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.1:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
38
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
2.1:1
students per teacher
- 86% below state mean
Top 1% in Texas - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors7.6 FTE
Per 5 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 86.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 52.6%
Hispanic or Latino 39.5%
Two or More 5.3%
White 2.6%
Largest group: African American at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Secondary Daep is more 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 Secondary Daep 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Secondary Daep'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 (~38 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~2.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Secondary Daep
How many students attend Secondary Daep?
Secondary Daep has 38 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 37 (2022-23) → 59 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Secondary Daep?
The student-teacher ratio at Secondary Daep is 2.1:1, which is 86% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 87% 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 Secondary Daep?
94.6% of students at Secondary Daep are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Secondary Daep?
The largest demographic group at Secondary Daep is African American at 52.6% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Secondary Daep?
Secondary Daep has a Resource Investment Index of 87/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Secondary Daep rank among middle schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Secondary Daep ranks #1 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 Secondary Daep, 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.