- Enrollment
- 2,061
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Burleson, TX
Steam Middle
Federal NCES profile for Steam Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481218013317
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Steam Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Burleson · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Texas
- 23.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Steam Middle has class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Steam Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Burleson, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Steam Middle held near 578 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 36.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 481218013317 · Burleson, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
595 enr · 17:1 · 23.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Burleson Centennial H S (2,061 students)
Steam Middle held near 578 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 36.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Steam Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burleson Cente
Burleson Centennial H S
2,061 students
- Burleson H S
Burleson H S
1,791 students
- Nick Kerr Midd
Nick Kerr Middle
1,218 students
- Hughes Middle
Hughes Middle
965 students
- Ann Brock El a 683
Ann Brock El at Oak Grove
683 students
- This school 595
Steam Middle
595 students
What this shows Steam Middle reports 595 students on the CCD universe file.
How Steam Middle compares
Steam Middle 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.4% | ▼ 62% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 595 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
595
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Texas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,162
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 595 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 62.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 5.5%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Steam Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Burleson Isd reports $10,162 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Steam Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burleson Centennial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burleson H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nick Kerr Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hughes Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ann Brock El at Oak Grove | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Steam Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,791
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,218
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~595 students)
Frequently asked questions about Steam Middle
How many students attend Steam Middle?
Steam Middle has 595 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Burleson, TX. CCD year-over-year: 576 (2022-23) → 578 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steam Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Steam Middle is 17:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Steam Middle?
23.4% of students at Steam Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Steam Middle?
The largest demographic group at Steam Middle is White at 62.4% of enrollment, in Burleson, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Steam Middle?
Steam Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Steam Middle rank among middle schools in Burleson?
By Resource Investment Index, Steam Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Burleson, 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 Burleson on the city page.
What other schools are in Burleson Isd?
Besides Steam Middle, Burleson Isd also operates Burleson Centennial H S (2,061 students), Burleson H S (1,791 students), and Nick Kerr Middle (1,218 students). See the Burleson Isd district page for the complete list.