Enrollment
492
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Orange, TX
West Orange-Stark Middle
Federal NCES profile for West Orange-Stark Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484509005142
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Orange-Stark Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Orange · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 85.5%
- free-lunch eligible
West Orange-Stark Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Orange-Stark Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Orange, TX.
School address
District: West Orange-Cove Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 484509005142 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Orange-Stark Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Orange-Stark Middle
West Orange-Stark Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Orange, Texas, enrolling 492 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 85.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 492 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 2,103 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,742, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 492 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 106 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 492 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
West Orange-Cove Cisd also operates West Orange-Stark El (1,133 students) and West Orange-Stark H S (659 students) alongside West Orange-Stark 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 Orange-Stark Middle compares
West Orange-Stark 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.5% | ▲ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 492 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
492
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
85.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Texas - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.3%
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
$13,252
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 492 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
106
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
African American 51.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
White 15.9%
Two or More 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, West Orange-Stark Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Orange-Cove Cisd, which includes West Orange-Stark Middle.
$13,252
Per student
-3%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.7%
State 9.9%
Federal 23.4%
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 Orange-Stark Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Orange-Stark El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Orange-Stark H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| M B North E C Lrn Ctr | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Orange-Stark Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~492 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about West Orange-Stark Middle
How many students attend West Orange-Stark Middle?
West Orange-Stark Middle has 492 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Orange, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Orange-Stark Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at West Orange-Stark Middle is 12.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% 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 West Orange-Stark Middle?
85.5% of students at West Orange-Stark Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Orange-Stark Middle?
The largest demographic group at West Orange-Stark Middle is African American at 51.6% of enrollment, in Orange, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Orange-Stark Middle?
West Orange-Stark Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Orange-Stark Middle rank among middle schools in Orange?
By Resource Investment Index, West Orange-Stark Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Orange, 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 Orange on the city page.
Is West Orange-Stark Middle a good school?
West Orange-Stark Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 West Orange-Cove Cisd?
Besides West Orange-Stark Middle, West Orange-Cove Cisd also operates West Orange-Stark El (1,133 students), West Orange-Stark H S (659 students), and M B North E C Lrn Ctr (308 students). See the West Orange-Cove Cisd district page for the complete list.
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