- Enrollment
- 3,692
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pasadena, TX
Southmore Int
Federal NCES profile for Southmore Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483432003852
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southmore Int earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #10 of 10
- middle schools in Pasadena · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 83.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Southmore Int has class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southmore Int ranks #10 of 10 middle schools in Pasadena, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Southmore Int held near 686 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.9 → 52.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 483432003852 · Pasadena, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
673 enr · 12.5:1 · 83.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Dobie H S (3,692 students)
Southmore Int held near 686 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.9 → 52.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Southmore 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 673
Southmore Int
673 students
What this shows Southmore Int reports 673 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southmore Int compares
Southmore Int held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.7% | ▲ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 673 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
673
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 28% in Texas - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.1%
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
$13,787
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 530 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
177
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.6%
African American 3.6%
White 3.3%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.0, Southmore 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 Southmore 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southmore 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 (~673 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southmore Int
How many students attend Southmore Int?
Southmore Int has 673 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pasadena, TX. CCD year-over-year: 687 (2022-23) → 686 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southmore Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Southmore Int is 12.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% 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 Southmore Int?
83.7% of students at Southmore Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southmore Int?
The largest demographic group at Southmore Int is Hispanic or Latino at 92.6% of enrollment, in Pasadena, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southmore Int?
Southmore Int has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Southmore Int rank among middle schools in Pasadena?
By Resource Investment Index, Southmore Int ranks #10 of 10 middle schools in Pasadena, 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 Pasadena on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasadena Isd?
Besides Southmore 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.