- Enrollment
- 3,972
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Humble, TX
West Lake Middle
Federal NCES profile for West Lake Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482391013303
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Lake Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #7 of 8
- middle schools in Humble · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 26.6%
- free-lunch eligible
West Lake Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Lake Middle ranks #7 of 8 middle schools in Humble, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-88 students YoY
West Lake Middle shrank from 1,586 students in 2022-23 to 1,498 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 100.2 → 96.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-88 students YoY 482391013303 · Humble, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,486 enr · 14.9:1 · 26.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Summer Creek H S (3,972 students)
West Lake Middle shrank from 1,586 students in 2022-23 to 1,498 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 100.2 → 96.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
West Lake Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Summer Creek H
Summer Creek H S
3,972 students
- Atascocita H S
Atascocita H S
3,696 students
- Humble H S
Humble H S
2,960 students
- Kingwood H S
Kingwood H S
2,877 students
- Kingwood Park
Kingwood Park H S
1,884 students
- This school 1,486
West Lake Middle
1,486 students
What this shows West Lake Middle reports 1,486 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Lake Middle compares
West Lake 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.6% | ▼ 57% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,486 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,486
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Texas - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$10,763
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 495 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
217
in-school suspensions + 171 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.2%
African American 29.0%
White 27.1%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, West Lake Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Humble Isd reports $10,763 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Lake Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Creek H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atascocita H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Humble H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kingwood H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kingwood Park H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Lake Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,696
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,960
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,877
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,884
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- 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 (~1,486 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Lake Middle
How many students attend West Lake Middle?
West Lake Middle has 1,486 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Humble, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,586 (2022-23) → 1,498 (2023-24), down 88.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Lake Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at West Lake Middle is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Lake Middle?
26.6% of students at West Lake Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Lake Middle?
The largest demographic group at West Lake Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 36.2% of enrollment, in Humble, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Lake Middle?
West Lake Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 West Lake Middle rank among middle schools in Humble?
By Resource Investment Index, West Lake Middle ranks #7 of 8 middle schools in Humble, 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 Humble on the city page.
What other schools are in Humble Isd?
Besides West Lake Middle, Humble Isd also operates Summer Creek H S (3,972 students), Atascocita H S (3,696 students), and Humble H S (2,960 students). See the Humble Isd district page for the complete list.