Enrollment
1,486
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
100.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Lake Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Lake Middle
West Lake Middle is a large middle school in Humble, Texas, enrolling 1,486 students.
At 14.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 26.6% free-meal eligibility runs 57% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,486 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 304 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #269, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (36%) and African American (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 495 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Humble Isd spends $10,343 per pupil, 24% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 388 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,486 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 11 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Humble Isd also operates Summer Creek H S (3,972 students) and Atascocita H S (3,696 students) alongside West Lake 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 West Lake Middle compares
West Lake 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,343
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Humble Isd, which includes West Lake Middle.
$10,343
Per student
-24%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.5%
State 41.7%
Federal 14.8%
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 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
- 3,972
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
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 (~1,486 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Lake Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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