- Enrollment
- 3,501
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, TX
Shotwell Middle
Federal NCES profile for Shotwell 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 480771000084
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shotwell Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools.
- #36 of 116
- middle schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 88.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Shotwell Middle has class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shotwell Middle ranks #36 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-149 students YoY
Shotwell Middle shrank from 1,078 students in 2022-23 to 929 in 2023-24 (-13.8%).
Teacher FTE added 69.5 → 76.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-149 students YoY 480771000084 · Houston, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
832 enr · 12.1:1 · 88.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Macarthur H S (3,501 students)
Shotwell Middle shrank from 1,078 students in 2022-23 to 929 in 2023-24 (-13.8%). Teacher FTE added 69.5 → 76.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Shotwell Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Macarthur H S
Macarthur H S
3,501 students
- Davis H S Aldi
Davis H S Aldine
3,184 students
- Nimitz H S
Nimitz H S
2,651 students
- Aldine H S
Aldine H S
2,481 students
- Eisenhower H S
Eisenhower H S
2,262 students
- This school 832
Shotwell Middle
832 students
What this shows Shotwell Middle reports 832 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shotwell Middle compares
Shotwell 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 | 88.4% | ▲ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 832 | top 17% | - | - |
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.
832
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
44.1%
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
$13,268
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
Counselors4.2 FTE
Per 198 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
261
in-school suspensions + 112 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.7%
African American 19.0%
Asian 2.4%
White 1.1%
Two or More 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, Shotwell Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aldine Isd reports $13,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shotwell Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macarthur H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davis H S Aldine | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nimitz H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aldine H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shotwell Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,184
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,651
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,481
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,262
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~832 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shotwell Middle
How many students attend Shotwell Middle?
Shotwell Middle has 832 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,078 (2022-23) → 929 (2023-24), down 149.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shotwell Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Shotwell 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 Shotwell Middle?
88.4% of students at Shotwell Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shotwell Middle?
The largest demographic group at Shotwell Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 76.7% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shotwell Middle?
Shotwell 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 Shotwell Middle rank among middle schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Shotwell Middle ranks #36 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 Aldine Isd?
Besides Shotwell Middle, Aldine Isd also operates Macarthur H S (3,501 students), Davis H S Aldine (3,184 students), and Nimitz H S (2,651 students). See the Aldine Isd district page for the complete list.