Enrollment
1,035
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Crowley, TX
Summer Creek Middle
Federal NCES profile for Summer Creek Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481591012022
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summer Creek Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Crowley · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 58.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Summer Creek Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summer Creek Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Crowley, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Summer Creek Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Summer Creek Middle
Summer Creek Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in Crowley, Texas, enrolling 1,035 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.9% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,035 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 893 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #353.
Its student body is led by African American (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 345 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 238 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,035 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Crowley Isd also operates North Crowley H S (2,936 students) and Crowley H S (2,433 students) alongside Summer Creek Middle.
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 Summer Creek Middle compares
Summer Creek Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.9% | ▼ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,035 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,035
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Texas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$11,531
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 160 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.0 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
African American 57.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
White 6.3%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 57.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Summer Creek Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crowley Isd, which includes Summer Creek Middle.
$11,531
Per student
-15%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.8%
State 33.3%
Federal 10.9%
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 Summer Creek Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Crowley H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crowley H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richard Allie Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crowley Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| H F Stevens Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Summer Creek Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,936
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,433
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 1,008
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~1,035 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Summer Creek Middle
How many students attend Summer Creek Middle?
Summer Creek Middle has 1,035 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Crowley, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summer Creek Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Summer Creek Middle is 15.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Summer Creek Middle?
58.9% of students at Summer Creek Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summer Creek Middle?
The largest demographic group at Summer Creek Middle is African American at 57.9% of enrollment, in Crowley, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summer Creek Middle?
Summer Creek Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Summer Creek Middle rank among middle schools in Crowley?
By Resource Investment Index, Summer Creek Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Crowley, 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 Crowley on the city page.
Is Summer Creek Middle a good school?
Summer Creek Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 Crowley Isd?
Besides Summer Creek Middle, Crowley Isd also operates North Crowley H S (2,936 students), Crowley H S (2,433 students), and Richard Allie Middle (1,008 students). See the Crowley Isd district page for the complete list.
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