- Enrollment
- 4,284
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, TX
Woodland Acres Middle
Federal NCES profile for Woodland Acres Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482025001993
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodland Acres Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #30 of 116
- middle schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 81.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodland Acres Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodland Acres Middle ranks #30 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Galena Park Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482025001993 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Woodland Acres Middle held near 584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.8 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 482025001993 · Houston, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
570 enr · 13:1 · 81.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: North Shore Senior High (4,284 students)
Woodland Acres Middle held near 584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.8 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Woodland Acres Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Shore Se
North Shore Senior High
4,284 students
- Galena Park H
Galena Park H S
1,815 students
- North Shore Mi 1,299
North Shore Middle
1,299 students
- Cobb 6th Grade 991
Cobb 6th Grade Campus
991 students
- North Shore El 965
North Shore El
965 students
- This school 570
Woodland Acres Middle
570 students
What this shows Woodland Acres Middle reports 570 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodland Acres Middle compares
Woodland Acres 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.3% | ▲ 31% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 570 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
570
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Texas - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,655
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 570 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.2%
African American 3.3%
White 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, Woodland Acres Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Galena Park Isd reports $13,655 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Woodland Acres Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Shore Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Galena Park H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Shore Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cobb 6th Grade Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Shore El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodland Acres Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,815
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,299
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~570 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodland Acres Middle
How many students attend Woodland Acres Middle?
Woodland Acres Middle has 570 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 603 (2022-23) → 584 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodland Acres Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodland Acres Middle is 13:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Woodland Acres Middle?
81.3% of students at Woodland Acres Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodland Acres Middle?
The largest demographic group at Woodland Acres Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 94.2% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodland Acres Middle?
Woodland Acres Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Woodland Acres Middle rank among middle schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodland Acres Middle ranks #30 of 116 middle schools in Houston, 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 Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Galena Park Isd?
Besides Woodland Acres Middle, Galena Park Isd also operates North Shore Senior High (4,284 students), Galena Park H S (1,815 students), and North Shore Middle (1,299 students). See the Galena Park Isd district page for the complete list.