- Enrollment
- 3,707
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, TX
Watkins Middle
Federal NCES profile for Watkins Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481611005687
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Watkins Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #43 of 116
- middle schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 70.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Watkins Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Watkins Middle ranks #43 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Cypress-Fairbanks Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481611005687 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-134 students YoY
Watkins Middle shrank from 1,473 students in 2022-23 to 1,339 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 92.0 → 91.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-134 students YoY 481611005687 · Houston, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,283 enr · 13.9:1 · 70.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Bridgeland H S (3,707 students)
Watkins Middle shrank from 1,473 students in 2022-23 to 1,339 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE lost 92.0 → 91.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Watkins Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bridgeland H S
Bridgeland H S
3,707 students
- Cypress Woods
Cypress Woods H S
3,469 students
- Cypress Ranch
Cypress Ranch H S
3,463 students
- Jersey Village
Jersey Village H S
3,323 students
- Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek H S
3,222 students
- This school 1,283
Watkins Middle
1,283 students
What this shows Watkins Middle reports 1,283 students on the CCD universe file.
How Watkins Middle compares
Watkins 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.1% | ▲ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,283 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,283
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Texas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$10,693
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
Counselors2.9 FTE
Per 444 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
256
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.7%
African American 24.6%
White 8.6%
Asian 6.9%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Watkins Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cypress-Fairbanks Isd reports $10,693 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Watkins Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Woods H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Ranch H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jersey Village H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Watkins Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,469
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 3,323
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 3,222
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~1,283 students)
Frequently asked questions about Watkins Middle
How many students attend Watkins Middle?
Watkins Middle has 1,283 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,473 (2022-23) → 1,339 (2023-24), down 134.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watkins Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Watkins Middle is 13.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Watkins Middle?
70.1% of students at Watkins Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Watkins Middle?
The largest demographic group at Watkins Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 56.7% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Watkins Middle?
Watkins Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Watkins Middle rank among middle schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Watkins Middle ranks #43 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 Cypress-Fairbanks Isd?
Besides Watkins Middle, Cypress-Fairbanks Isd also operates Bridgeland H S (3,707 students), Cypress Woods H S (3,469 students), and Cypress Ranch H S (3,463 students). See the Cypress-Fairbanks Isd district page for the complete list.