Enrollment
777
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, TX
Sugar Grove Academy
Federal NCES profile for Sugar Grove Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482364006983
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sugar Grove Academy earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools.
- #109 of 116
- middle schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 98.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sugar Grove Academy has class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sugar Grove Academy ranks #109 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sugar Grove Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sugar Grove Academy
Sugar Grove Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Houston, Texas, enrolling 777 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 98.2% of students qualify for free meals, 59% above the Texas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 777 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 974 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #823, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (76%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 777 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 213 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 777 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Houston Isd also operates Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students) and Bellaire H S (3,216 students) alongside Sugar Grove Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sugar Grove Academy compares
Sugar Grove Academy on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.2% | ▲ 59% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 777 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
777
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Texas - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.4%
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
$12,031
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 777 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 151 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.3%
African American 10.9%
Asian 8.0%
White 2.7%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.9, Sugar Grove Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Houston Isd, which includes Sugar Grove Academy.
$12,031
Per student
-12%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.8%
State 8.0%
Federal 23.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Sugar Grove Academy 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sugar Grove Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~777 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Sugar Grove Academy
How many students attend Sugar Grove Academy?
Sugar Grove Academy has 777 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sugar Grove Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Sugar Grove Academy is 15.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sugar Grove Academy?
98.2% of students at Sugar Grove Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sugar Grove Academy?
The largest demographic group at Sugar Grove Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 76.3% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sugar Grove Academy?
Sugar Grove Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sugar Grove Academy rank among middle schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Sugar Grove Academy ranks #109 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.
Is Sugar Grove Academy a good school?
Sugar Grove Academy earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Houston Isd?
Besides Sugar Grove Academy, 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.
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