- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Venus, TX
Venus Middle
Federal NCES profile for Venus Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484401017015
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Venus Middle earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Venus · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 68.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Venus Middle has class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Venus Middle ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Venus, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Venus Middle held near 514 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.7 → 45.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 484401017015 · Venus, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
506 enr · 10.3:1 · 68.2% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Venus H S (717 students)
Venus Middle held near 514 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.7 → 45.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Venus Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Venus H S
Venus H S
717 students
- Venus El
Venus El
663 students
- This school
Venus Middle
506 students
- Venus Pri
Venus Pri
397 students
- Juvenile Justi 8
Juvenile Justice Alternative Ed Program/Venus
8 students
What this shows Venus Middle reports 506 students on the CCD universe file.
How Venus Middle compares
Venus Middle 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 30% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.2% | ▲ 10% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 506 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
506
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in Texas - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,562
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
104
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.0%
White 24.3%
African American 4.7%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Venus Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Venus Isd reports $14,562 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Venus Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venus H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venus El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venus Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Juvenile Justice Alternative Ed Program/Venus | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Venus Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- -
- 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 (~506 students)
Frequently asked questions about Venus Middle
How many students attend Venus Middle?
Venus Middle has 506 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Venus, TX. CCD year-over-year: 491 (2022-23) → 514 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Venus Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Venus Middle is 10.3:1, which is 30% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 34% 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 Venus Middle?
68.2% of students at Venus Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Venus Middle?
The largest demographic group at Venus Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 66.0% of enrollment, in Venus, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Venus Middle?
Venus Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Venus Middle rank among public schools in Venus?
By Resource Investment Index, Venus Middle ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Venus, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Venus on the city page.
What other schools are in Venus Isd?
Besides Venus Middle, Venus Isd also operates Venus H S (717 students), Venus El (663 students), and Venus Pri (397 students). See the Venus Isd district page for the complete list.