- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Crystal City, TX
Sterling H Fly Jr H S
Federal NCES profile for Sterling H Fly Jr H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481593001162
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sterling H Fly Jr H S earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Crystal City · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 80.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sterling H Fly Jr H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sterling H Fly Jr H S ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Crystal City, TX.
School address
District: Crystal City Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481593001162 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Sterling H Fly Jr H S held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 481593001162 · Crystal City, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 14.2:1 · 80.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Crystal City H S (505 students)
Sterling H Fly Jr H S held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sterling H Fly Jr H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crystal City H
Crystal City H S
505 students
- This school
Sterling H Fly Jr H S
355 students
- Zavala El
Zavala El
300 students
- Benito Juarez
Benito Juarez El
250 students
- Dr Tomas River
Dr Tomas Rivera El
233 students
What this shows Sterling H Fly Jr H S reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sterling H Fly Jr H S compares
Sterling H Fly Jr H S 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.6% | ▲ 30% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Texas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.6%
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
$16,196
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 178 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 100.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Sterling H Fly Jr H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Crystal City Isd reports $16,196 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sterling H Fly Jr H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal City H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Zavala El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benito Juarez El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr Tomas Rivera El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sterling H Fly Jr H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~355 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sterling H Fly Jr H S
How many students attend Sterling H Fly Jr H S?
Sterling H Fly Jr H S has 355 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Crystal City, TX. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sterling H Fly Jr H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Sterling H Fly Jr H S is 14.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Sterling H Fly Jr H S?
80.6% of students at Sterling H Fly Jr H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sterling H Fly Jr H S?
The largest demographic group at Sterling H Fly Jr H S is Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment, in Crystal City, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sterling H Fly Jr H S?
Sterling H Fly Jr H S 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 Sterling H Fly Jr H S rank among public schools in Crystal City?
By Resource Investment Index, Sterling H Fly Jr H S ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Crystal City, 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 Crystal City on the city page.
What other schools are in Crystal City Isd?
Besides Sterling H Fly Jr H S, Crystal City Isd also operates Crystal City H S (505 students), Zavala El (300 students), and Benito Juarez El (250 students). See the Crystal City Isd district page for the complete list.