At a glance
Reported students
552
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
43
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
41st percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
532
Carter Lomax Middle: 552 reported students.
State peer staffing position
26th percentile
12.8:1 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
- 636
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48.21
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.2:1
What the reported data says about Carter Lomax Middle
Carter Lomax Middle is a public middle school serving grades 05–06 in Pasadena. It is one of 67 current school records connected to Pasadena ISD. NCES reports 552 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 middle schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 639 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, below 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 (79.5%) and White (11.2%). English learners represent 31.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.6%. 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 Carter Lomax Middle
- 1How do the reported 12.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 43 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 2 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
- 31.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 70.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White11.2%
- Hispanic79.5%
- Black3.4%
- Asian4.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial0.9%
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 Pasadena ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Park View Int
Middle · Grades 07–08
532 reported students
Jackson Int
Middle · Grades 07–08
527 reported students
Queens Int
Middle · Grades 07–08
526 reported students
Keller Middle
Middle · Grades 05–06
522 reported students
South Houston Int
Middle · Grades 07–08
509 reported students
Morris Middle
Middle · Grades 05–06
603 reported students
Public schools near Carter Lomax 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bondy Int Middle · Pasadena ISD | 07–08 | 933 | 1.1 mi |
| Fred Roberts Middle Middle · Pasadena ISD | 05–06 | 493 | 1.8 mi |
| Miller Int Middle · Pasadena ISD | 07–08 | 780 | 1.9 mi |
| Marshall Kendrick Middle Middle · Pasadena ISD | 05–06 | 652 | 2.2 mi |
| Park View Int Middle · Pasadena ISD | 07–08 | 532 | 2.5 mi |
| Fairmont J H Middle · Deer Park ISD | 06–08 | 676 | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Carter Lomax Middle
What grades does Carter Lomax Middle serve?
Carter Lomax Middle reports grades 05–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Pasadena ISD.
How many students attend Carter Lomax Middle?
Carter Lomax Middle reported 552 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 636 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Carter Lomax Middle?
The calculated ratio is 12.8:1, based on 552 students and 43 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 Carter Lomax Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Carter Lomax Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pasadena ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Carter Lomax Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
70.1% 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 Carter Lomax Middle in?
Carter Lomax Middle is part of Pasadena ISD, based in Pasadena, TX, which operates 67 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Carter Lomax Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bondy Int (1.1 mi), Fred Roberts Middle (1.8 mi), Miller Int (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.