- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Porter, TX
White Oak Middle
Federal NCES profile for White Oak 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 483240003597
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Oak Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Porter · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 68.0%
- free-lunch eligible
White Oak Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White Oak Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Porter, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
White Oak Middle held near 849 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.4 → 60.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 483240003597 · Porter, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
833 enr · 13.2:1 · 68.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: New Caney H S (2,226 students)
White Oak Middle held near 849 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.4 → 60.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
White Oak Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Caney H S
New Caney H S
2,226 students
- Porter H S
Porter H S
2,094 students
- Woodridge Fore
Woodridge Forest Middle
1,371 students
- West Fork H S
West Fork H S
1,279 students
- Keefer Crossin
Keefer Crossing Middle
1,271 students
- This school 833
White Oak Middle
833 students
What this shows White Oak Middle reports 833 students on the CCD universe file.
How White Oak Middle compares
White Oak 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.0% | ▲ 10% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 833 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
833
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Texas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$11,683
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 417 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
112
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.8%
White 21.1%
African American 7.0%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, White Oak Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Caney Isd reports $11,683 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How White Oak Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Caney H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Porter H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodridge Forest Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Fork H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Keefer Crossing Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White Oak Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,094
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 34.6:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 1,271
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~833 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about White Oak Middle
How many students attend White Oak Middle?
White Oak Middle has 833 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Porter, TX. CCD year-over-year: 834 (2022-23) → 849 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Oak Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at White Oak Middle is 13.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% 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 White Oak Middle?
68.0% of students at White Oak Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White Oak Middle?
The largest demographic group at White Oak Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 68.8% of enrollment, in Porter, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Oak Middle?
White Oak 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 White Oak Middle rank among middle schools in Porter?
By Resource Investment Index, White Oak Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Porter, 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 Porter on the city page.
What other schools are in New Caney Isd?
Besides White Oak Middle, New Caney Isd also operates New Caney H S (2,226 students), Porter H S (2,094 students), and Woodridge Forest Middle (1,371 students). See the New Caney Isd district page for the complete list.