- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Sugar Grove Academy held near 800 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.2 → 69.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-41 students YoY 482364006983 · Houston, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
777 enr · 15.9:1 · 98.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Sugar Grove Academy held near 800 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.2 → 69.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sugar Grove Academy 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 777
Sugar Grove Academy
777 students
What this shows Sugar Grove Academy reports 777 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sugar Grove Academy compares
Sugar Grove Academy 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
Counselors1.0 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.
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
District finance for Houston Isd reports $13,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 (~777 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 841 (2022-23) → 800 (2023-24), nearly flat (-41).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.