- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
West Orange-Stark Middle held near 490 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 38.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 484509005142 · Orange, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
492 enr · 12.9:1 · 85.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: West Orange-Stark El (1,133 students)
West Orange-Stark Middle held near 490 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 38.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
West Orange-Stark Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Orange-St
West Orange-Stark El
1,133 students
- West Orange-St
West Orange-Stark H S
659 students
- This school
West Orange-Stark Middle
492 students
- M B North E C 308
M B North E C Lrn Ctr
308 students
What this shows West Orange-Stark Middle reports 492 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Orange-Stark Middle compares
West Orange-Stark 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,074
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
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.
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
District finance for West Orange-Cove Cisd reports $13,074 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~492 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 505 (2022-23) → 490 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.