At a glance
Reported students
641
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
51.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
50th percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
532
Earnesteen Milstead Middle: 641 reported students.
State peer staffing position
22nd percentile
12.4:1 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
- 684
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62.42
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11:1
What the reported data says about Earnesteen Milstead Middle
Earnesteen Milstead Middle is a public middle school serving grades 05–06 in Houston. It is one of 67 current school records connected to Pasadena ISD. NCES reports 641 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 middle schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 639 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, 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 (91%) and Black (5.1%). English learners represent 56.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.3%. 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 Earnesteen Milstead Middle
- 1How do the reported 12.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 51.5 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
- 56.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 85.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- 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
- White3.3%
- Hispanic91%
- Black5.1%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.5%
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.
Marshall Kendrick Middle
Middle · Grades 05–06
652 reported students
Bobby Shaw Middle
Middle · Grades 05–06
655 reported students
San Jacinto Int
Middle · Grades 07–08
613 reported students
Melillo Middle
Middle · Grades 05–06
612 reported students
Southmore Int
Middle · Grades 07–08
673 reported students
Morris Middle
Middle · Grades 05–06
603 reported students
Public schools near Earnesteen Milstead 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle Middle · Charter · International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) | 06–08 | 449 | 1.5 mi |
| Miller Int Middle · Pasadena ISD | 07–08 | 780 | 1.7 mi |
| South Houston Int Middle · Pasadena ISD | 07–08 | 509 | 1.7 mi |
| Rick Schneider Middle Middle · Pasadena ISD | 05–06 | 500 | 1.8 mi |
| Morris Middle Middle · Pasadena ISD | 05–06 | 603 | 1.9 mi |
| Beverly Hills Int Middle · Pasadena ISD | 07–08 | 802 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Earnesteen Milstead Middle
What grades does Earnesteen Milstead Middle serve?
Earnesteen Milstead 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 Earnesteen Milstead Middle?
Earnesteen Milstead Middle reported 641 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 50th percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 684 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Earnesteen Milstead Middle?
The calculated ratio is 12.4:1, based on 641 students and 51.5 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 Earnesteen Milstead Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Earnesteen Milstead 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 Earnesteen Milstead Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
85.8% 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 Earnesteen Milstead Middle in?
Earnesteen Milstead 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 Earnesteen Milstead Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle (1.5 mi), Miller Int (1.7 mi), South Houston Int (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.