- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Stafford, TX
Stafford Middle
Federal NCES profile for Stafford Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484135005926
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stafford Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Stafford · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 78.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Stafford Middle has class sizes smaller than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stafford Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Stafford, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-68 students YoY
Stafford Middle shrank from 771 students in 2022-23 to 703 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 61.7 → 47.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-68 students YoY 484135005926 · Stafford, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
678 enr · 11.1:1 · 78.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Stafford H S (1,108 students)
Stafford Middle shrank from 771 students in 2022-23 to 703 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE lost 61.7 → 47.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Stafford Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stafford H S
Stafford H S
1,108 students
- Stafford El
Stafford El
938 students
- This school
Stafford Middle
678 students
- Stafford Ecc 423
Stafford Ecc
423 students
- Stafford Stem 345
Stafford Stem Magnet Academy
345 students
What this shows Stafford Middle reports 678 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stafford Middle compares
Stafford Middle 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.0% | ▲ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 678 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
678
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 16% in Texas - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$12,343
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 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.9%
African American 40.4%
Asian 4.1%
White 3.1%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Stafford Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stafford Msd reports $12,343 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stafford Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stafford El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stafford Ecc | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stafford Stem Magnet Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stafford Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 938
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~678 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stafford Middle
How many students attend Stafford Middle?
Stafford Middle has 678 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Stafford, TX. CCD year-over-year: 771 (2022-23) → 703 (2023-24), down 68.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stafford Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Stafford Middle is 11.1:1, which is 24% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% 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 Stafford Middle?
78.0% of students at Stafford Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stafford Middle?
The largest demographic group at Stafford Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 49.9% of enrollment, in Stafford, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stafford Middle?
Stafford Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Stafford Middle rank among public schools in Stafford?
By Resource Investment Index, Stafford Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Stafford, 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 Stafford on the city page.
What other schools are in Stafford Msd?
Besides Stafford Middle, Stafford Msd also operates Stafford H S (1,108 students), Stafford El (938 students), and Stafford Ecc (423 students). See the Stafford Msd district page for the complete list.