- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, TX
Stevenson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Stevenson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482364004586
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stevenson Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #94 of 116
- middle schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 90.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Stevenson Middle has class sizes larger than 72% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stevenson Middle ranks #94 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-75 students YoY
Stevenson Middle shrank from 1,192 students in 2022-23 to 1,117 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 68.6 → 64.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-75 students YoY 482364004586 · Houston, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,096 enr · 16.1:1 · 90.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Stevenson Middle shrank from 1,192 students in 2022-23 to 1,117 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 68.6 → 64.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Stevenson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Texas Connecti
Texas Connections Academy at Houston
8,641 students
- Bellaire H S 3,216
Bellaire H S
3,216 students
- Lamar H S 2,968
Lamar H S
2,968 students
- Westside H S 2,729
Westside H S
2,729 students
- Heights H S 2,426
Heights H S
2,426 students
- This school 1,096
Stevenson Middle
1,096 students
What this shows Stevenson Middle reports 1,096 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stevenson Middle compares
Stevenson 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.9% | ▲ 47% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,096 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,096
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 72% in Texas - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.9%
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
$13,072
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
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 577 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
218
in-school suspensions + 150 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.7%
African American 4.7%
Asian 4.5%
White 0.9%
Two or More 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.1, Stevenson Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Houston Isd reports $13,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stevenson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Connections Academy at Houston | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellaire H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stevenson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,729
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~1,096 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stevenson Middle
How many students attend Stevenson Middle?
Stevenson Middle has 1,096 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,192 (2022-23) → 1,117 (2023-24), down 75.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stevenson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Stevenson Middle is 16.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stevenson Middle?
90.9% of students at Stevenson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stevenson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Stevenson Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 89.7% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stevenson Middle?
Stevenson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Stevenson Middle rank among middle schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Stevenson Middle ranks #94 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.
What other schools are in Houston Isd?
Besides Stevenson Middle, Houston Isd also operates Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students), Bellaire H S (3,216 students), and Lamar H S (2,968 students). See the Houston Isd district page for the complete list.