At a glance
Reported students
1,555
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
78.01
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
987
Sprague Middle: 1,555 reported students.
State peer staffing position
98th percentile
19.9:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Sprague Middle
Sprague Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Cypress. It is one of 94 current school records connected to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD. NCES reports 1,555 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 middle schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 639 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.9:1, above the Texas median of 14.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (35.4%) and Asian (26.4%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Sprague Middle
- 1How do the reported 19.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 78.01 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 14.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White35.4%
- Hispanic20.5%
- Black11.6%
- Asian26.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Rowe Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,481 reported students
Hamilton Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,474 reported students
Anthony Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,442 reported students
Spillane Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,436 reported students
Thornton Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,424 reported students
Aragon Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,424 reported students
Public schools near Sprague Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith Middle Middle · Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | 06–08 | 1,091 | 2.4 mi |
| Rowe Middle Middle · Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | 06–08 | 1,481 | 3.1 mi |
| Anthony Middle Middle · Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | 06–08 | 1,442 | 3.3 mi |
| Hopper Middle Middle · Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | 06–08 | 873 | 3.7 mi |
| Nelson J H Middle · Katy ISD | 06–08 | 904 | 4.6 mi |
| Spillane Middle Middle · Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | 06–08 | 1,436 | 5.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sprague Middle
What grades does Sprague Middle serve?
Sprague Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Cypress-Fairbanks ISD.
How many students attend Sprague Middle?
Sprague Middle reported 1,555 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sprague Middle?
The calculated ratio is 19.9:1, based on 1,555 students and 78.01 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sprague Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sprague Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cypress-Fairbanks ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sprague Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
14.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sprague Middle in?
Sprague Middle is part of Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, based in Cypress, TX, which operates 94 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sprague Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Smith Middle (2.4 mi), Rowe Middle (3.1 mi), Anthony Middle (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.