Enrollment
509
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Houston Int compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Houston Int
South Houston Int is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in So Houston, Texas, enrolling 509 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.4:1, South Houston Int is leaner than roughly 92% of Texas schools and 36% under the state's 14.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 85.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 509 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 2,154 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #442.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 255 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 325 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 509 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Pasadena Isd also operates Dobie H S (3,692 students) and Pasadena Memorial H S (3,177 students) alongside South Houston Int.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Houston Int compares
South Houston Int on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,221
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pasadena Isd, which includes South Houston Int.
$13,221
Per student
-3%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.7%
State 43.5%
Federal 24.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 3,692
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~509 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is South Houston Int a good school?
South Houston Int earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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