- Enrollment
- 3,692
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · So Houston, TX
South Houston Int
Federal NCES profile for South Houston Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483432003850
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Houston Int earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in So Houston · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 85.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South Houston Int has class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Houston Int ranks #2 of 5 public schools in So Houston, TX.
School address
District: Pasadena Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483432003850 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
South Houston Int shrank from 605 students in 2022-23 to 567 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 54.3 → 52.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 483432003850 · So Houston, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 9.4:1 · 85.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Dobie H S (3,692 students)
South Houston Int shrank from 605 students in 2022-23 to 567 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 54.3 → 52.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
South Houston Int in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dobie H S
Dobie H S
3,692 students
- Pasadena Memor
Pasadena Memorial H S
3,177 students
- Sam Rayburn H
Sam Rayburn H S
2,627 students
- Pasadena H S
Pasadena H S
2,217 students
- South Houston
South Houston H S
2,185 students
- This school 509
South Houston Int
509 students
What this shows South Houston Int reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Houston Int compares
South Houston Int 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 36% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.3% | ▲ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 8% in Texas - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
54.2%
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
$13,787
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
201
in-school suspensions + 124 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 39.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 63.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.1%
African American 9.6%
White 3.9%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.5, South Houston Int is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasadena Isd reports $13,787 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Houston Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dobie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pasadena Memorial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Rayburn H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pasadena H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Houston H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Houston Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,177
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,627
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,217
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,185
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~509 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Houston Int
How many students attend South Houston Int?
South Houston Int has 509 students enrolled. It is a middle school in So Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 605 (2022-23) → 567 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Houston Int?
The student-teacher ratio at South Houston Int is 9.4:1, which is 36% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 40% 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 South Houston Int?
85.3% of students at South Houston Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Houston Int?
The largest demographic group at South Houston Int is Hispanic or Latino at 85.1% of enrollment, in So Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Houston Int?
South Houston Int 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 South Houston Int rank among public schools in So Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, South Houston Int ranks #2 of 5 public schools in So Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in So Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasadena Isd?
Besides South Houston Int, Pasadena Isd also operates Dobie H S (3,692 students), Pasadena Memorial H S (3,177 students), and Sam Rayburn H S (2,627 students). See the Pasadena Isd district page for the complete list.