- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, TX
Thomas Middle
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482364002598
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Texas schools.
- #26 of 116
- middle schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 98.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Middle has class sizes smaller than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Middle ranks #26 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Thomas Middle shrank from 526 students in 2022-23 to 474 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 482364002598 · Houston, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
391 enr · 10.6:1 · 98.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Thomas Middle shrank from 526 students in 2022-23 to 474 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Thomas 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 391
Thomas Middle
391 students
What this shows Thomas Middle reports 391 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Middle compares
Thomas 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.3% | ▲ 59% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.3%
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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 13% in Texas - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
94.1%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
190
in-school suspensions + 244 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 48.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 111.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 61.4%
Hispanic or Latino 35.5%
White 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Two or More 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Thomas Middle is more 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 Thomas 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas 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 (~391 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Middle
How many students attend Thomas Middle?
Thomas Middle has 391 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 526 (2022-23) → 474 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Middle is 10.6:1, which is 28% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas Middle?
98.3% of students at Thomas Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Middle?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Middle is African American at 61.4% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Middle?
Thomas Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Thomas Middle rank among middle schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Middle ranks #26 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 Thomas 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.