Enrollment
785
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Space Center Int compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Space Center Int
Space Center Int is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Houston, Texas, enrolling 785 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.0% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 785 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,319 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #147.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 262 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Clear Creek Isd spends $10,150 per pupil, 26% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 193 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 785 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Clear Creek Isd also operates Clear Springs H S (2,668 students) and Clear Falls H S (2,508 students) alongside Space Center 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 Space Center Int compares
Space Center 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,150
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clear Creek Isd, which includes Space Center Int.
$10,150
Per student
-26%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.0%
State 18.5%
Federal 12.5%
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 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
- 2,668
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
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 (~785 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Space Center Int a good school?
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. 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 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.
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