At a glance
Reported students
961
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
63.06
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
308
Sulphur Springs Middle: 961 reported students.
State peer staffing position
63rd percentile
15.2:1 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
- 1,017
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80.9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.6:1
What the reported data says about Sulphur Springs Middle
Sulphur Springs Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Sulphur Springs. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Sulphur Springs ISD. NCES reports 961 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 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.2:1, 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 White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (31.9%). English learners represent 15.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.6%. 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 Sulphur Springs Middle
- 1How do the reported 15.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 63.06 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
- 15.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- 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
- White52%
- Hispanic31.9%
- Black9.8%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial4.5%
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 Sulphur Springs ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sulphur Springs H S
High · Grades 09–12
1,270 reported students
Sulphur Springs El
Elementary · Grades 04–05
598 reported students
Barbara Bush Pri
Elementary · Grades KG–03
310 reported students
Rowena Johnson Pri
Elementary · Grades KG–03
306 reported students
Bowie Pri
Elementary · Grades KG–03
295 reported students
Travis Pri
Elementary · Grades KG–03
253 reported students
Public schools near Sulphur Springs 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur Springs El Elementary · Sulphur Springs ISD | 04–05 | 598 | 1.4 mi |
| Barbara Bush Pri Elementary · Sulphur Springs ISD | KG–03 | 310 | 2 mi |
| Sulphur Springs H S High · Sulphur Springs ISD | 09–12 | 1,270 | 2.1 mi |
| Bowie Pri Elementary · Sulphur Springs ISD | KG–03 | 295 | 2.2 mi |
| Travis Pri Elementary · Sulphur Springs ISD | KG–03 | 253 | 2.3 mi |
| Douglass Eclc Other · Sulphur Springs ISD | PK–PK | 223 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sulphur Springs Middle
What grades does Sulphur Springs Middle serve?
Sulphur Springs Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Sulphur Springs ISD.
How many students attend Sulphur Springs Middle?
Sulphur Springs Middle reported 961 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,017 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sulphur Springs Middle?
The calculated ratio is 15.2:1, based on 961 students and 63.06 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 Sulphur Springs Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sulphur Springs Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sulphur Springs ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sulphur Springs Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
63.2% 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 Sulphur Springs Middle in?
Sulphur Springs Middle is part of Sulphur Springs ISD, based in Sulphur Springs, TX, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sulphur Springs Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sulphur Springs El (1.4 mi), Barbara Bush Pri (2 mi), Sulphur Springs H S (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.