- Enrollment
- 2,668
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, TX
Space Center Int
Federal NCES profile for Space Center Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481428001083
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Space Center Int earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #19 of 116
- middle schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 57.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Space Center Int has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Space Center Int ranks #19 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Clear Creek Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481428001083 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Space Center Int held near 838 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.3 → 57.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 481428001083 · Houston, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
785 enr · 13.5:1 · 57.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Clear Springs H S (2,668 students)
Space Center Int held near 838 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.3 → 57.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Space Center Int in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clear Springs
Clear Springs H S
2,668 students
- Clear Falls H
Clear Falls H S
2,508 students
- Clear Lake H S
Clear Lake H S
2,500 students
- Clear Creek H
Clear Creek H S
2,469 students
- Clear Brook H
Clear Brook H S
2,303 students
- This school 785
Space Center Int
785 students
What this shows Space Center Int reports 785 students on the CCD universe file.
How Space Center Int compares
Space Center 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.0% | ▼ 8% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 785 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
785
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Texas - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$10,214
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
156
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.9%
White 34.1%
African American 8.3%
Asian 6.2%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Space Center Int is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clear Creek Isd reports $10,214 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Space Center Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Springs H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clear Falls H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clear Lake H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clear Creek H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clear Brook H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Space Center Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,508
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,500
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,469
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,303
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~785 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Space Center Int
How many students attend Space Center Int?
Space Center Int has 785 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 827 (2022-23) → 838 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Space Center Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Space Center Int is 13.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% 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 Space Center Int?
57.0% of students at Space Center Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Space Center Int?
The largest demographic group at Space Center Int is Hispanic or Latino at 45.9% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Space Center Int?
Space Center Int has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Space Center Int rank among middle schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Space Center Int ranks #19 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 Clear Creek Isd?
Besides Space Center Int, Clear Creek Isd also operates Clear Springs H S (2,668 students), Clear Falls H S (2,508 students), and Clear Lake H S (2,500 students). See the Clear Creek Isd district page for the complete list.