- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Whitney, TX
Whitney Middle
Federal NCES profile for Whitney Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484572005196
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitney Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Whitney · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 59.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitney Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitney Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Whitney, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Whitney Middle shrank from 344 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE held 25.9 → 25.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 484572005196 · Whitney, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
329 enr · 13.2:1 · 59.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitney H S (437 students)
Whitney Middle shrank from 344 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE held 25.9 → 25.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Whitney Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Whitney H S
Whitney H S
437 students
- Whitney El
Whitney El
387 students
- This school
Whitney Middle
329 students
- Whitney Int
Whitney Int
301 students
- Hill Co J J a 3
Hill Co J J a E P
3 students
What this shows Whitney Middle reports 329 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitney Middle compares
Whitney 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.0% | ▼ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 72% | - | - |
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.
329
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below 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
32.8%
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
$11,930
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 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 63.2%
Hispanic or Latino 27.1%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 4.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 63.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Whitney Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Whitney Isd reports $11,930 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whitney Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitney El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitney Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hill Co J J a E P | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Whitney Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- -
- 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 (~329 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Whitney Middle
How many students attend Whitney Middle?
Whitney Middle has 329 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Whitney, TX. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitney Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitney 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 Whitney Middle?
59.0% of students at Whitney Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitney Middle?
The largest demographic group at Whitney Middle is White at 63.2% of enrollment, in Whitney, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitney Middle?
Whitney Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Whitney Middle rank among public schools in Whitney?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitney Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Whitney, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Whitney on the city page.
What other schools are in Whitney Isd?
Besides Whitney Middle, Whitney Isd also operates Whitney H S (437 students), Whitney El (387 students), and Whitney Int (301 students). See the Whitney Isd district page for the complete list.