At a glance
Reported students
806
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
60.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
68th percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
765
Christa McAuliffe Middle: 806 reported students.
State peer staffing position
34th percentile
13.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 840
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74.27
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.3:1
What the reported data says about Christa McAuliffe Middle
Christa McAuliffe Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Houston. It is one of 85 current school records connected to Fort Bend ISD. NCES reports 806 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 68th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, close to 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 Hispanic or Latino (56.6%) and Black (39%). English learners represent 32.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Christa McAuliffe Middle
- 1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 60.4 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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 32.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 91.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.2%
- Hispanic56.6%
- Black39%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.1%
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.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Fort Bend ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hodges Bend Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
765 reported students
Missouri City Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
933 reported students
Sugar Land Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
936 reported students
Quail Valley Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,002 reported students
Lake Olympia Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,078 reported students
Dulles Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,254 reported students
Public schools near Christa McAuliffe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawson Middle Middle · Houston ISD | 06–08 | 1,069 | 2.8 mi |
| Accelerated Int Charter School Middle · Charter · Accelerated Intermediate Academy | 07–08 | 21 | 3.6 mi |
| Dr Ronald E McNair J H Middle · Alvin ISD | 06–08 | 1,034 | 3.8 mi |
| The Tshepang Center Fresno Middle · Brookesmith ISD | 04–08 | 8 | 3.8 mi |
| Stafford Middle Middle · Stafford Msd | 06–08 | 678 | 4.4 mi |
| Missouri City Middle Middle · Fort Bend ISD | 06–08 | 933 | 4.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Christa McAuliffe Middle
What grades does Christa McAuliffe Middle serve?
Christa McAuliffe Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Fort Bend ISD.
How many students attend Christa McAuliffe Middle?
Christa McAuliffe Middle reported 806 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 68th percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 840 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Christa McAuliffe Middle?
The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 806 students and 60.4 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 Christa McAuliffe Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Christa McAuliffe Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fort Bend ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Christa McAuliffe Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
91.1% 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 Christa McAuliffe Middle in?
Christa McAuliffe Middle is part of Fort Bend ISD, based in Sugar Land, TX, which operates 85 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Christa McAuliffe Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lawson Middle (2.8 mi), Accelerated Int Charter School (3.6 mi), Dr Ronald E McNair J H (3.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.