- Enrollment
- 1,861
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Victoria, TX
Stem Middle
Federal NCES profile for Stem Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484415014329
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stem Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Victoria · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 76.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Stem Middle has class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stem Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Victoria, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+195 students YoY
Stem Middle grew from 448 students in 2022-23 to 643 in 2023-24 (+43.5%).
Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 50.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+195 students YoY 484415014329 · Victoria, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
641 enr · 20.7:1 · 76.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Victoria East H S (1,861 students)
Stem Middle grew from 448 students in 2022-23 to 643 in 2023-24 (+43.5%). Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 50.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Stem Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Victoria East
Victoria East H S
1,861 students
- Victoria West
Victoria West H S
1,723 students
- Harold Cade Mi 730
Harold Cade Middle
730 students
- Howell Middle 716
Howell Middle
716 students
- This school 641
Stem Middle
641 students
- Patti Welder M 566
Patti Welder Middle
566 students
What this shows Stem Middle reports 641 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stem Middle compares
Stem Middle is a growing 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 41% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.6% | ▲ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 641 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
641
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 94% in Texas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,524
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
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
108
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.9%
White 14.0%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.5, Stem Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Victoria Isd reports $11,524 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stem Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria East H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Victoria West H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harold Cade Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howell Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Patti Welder Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stem Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,723
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~641 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Stem Middle
How many students attend Stem Middle?
Stem Middle has 641 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Victoria, TX. CCD year-over-year: 448 (2022-23) → 643 (2023-24), up 195.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stem Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Stem Middle is 20.7:1, which is 41% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stem Middle?
76.6% of students at Stem Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stem Middle?
The largest demographic group at Stem Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 76.9% of enrollment, in Victoria, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stem Middle?
Stem Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Stem Middle rank among middle schools in Victoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Stem Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Victoria, 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 Victoria on the city page.
What other schools are in Victoria Isd?
Besides Stem Middle, Victoria Isd also operates Victoria East H S (1,861 students), Victoria West H S (1,723 students), and Harold Cade Middle (730 students). See the Victoria Isd district page for the complete list.