- Enrollment
- 1,861
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Victoria, TX
Stroman Middle
Federal NCES profile for Stroman Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484415005001
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stroman Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Victoria · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 70.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Stroman Middle has class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stroman Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Victoria, TX.
School address
NCES CCD campus card
265 on latest CCD 484415005001 · Victoria, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
265 enr · 16.6:1 · 70.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Victoria East H S (1,861 students)
Resource Investment Index #4 of 5 middle schools in Victoria. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Stroman 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
- Stem Middle 641
Stem Middle
641 students
- This school 265
Stroman Middle
265 students
What this shows Stroman Middle reports 265 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stroman Middle compares
Stroman Middle vs Texas and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.2% | ▲ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Texas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
93.2%
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
$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
205
in-school suspensions + 152 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 77.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 134.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 26 expulsions.
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 Stroman 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 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howell Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stem Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stroman 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
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~265 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stroman Middle
How many students attend Stroman Middle?
Stroman Middle has 265 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Victoria, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stroman Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Stroman Middle is 16.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stroman Middle?
70.2% of students at Stroman Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stroman Middle?
Stroman Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Stroman Middle rank among middle schools in Victoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Stroman Middle ranks #4 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 Stroman 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.