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SHOTWELL MIDDLE

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
HOUSTON, Texas · ALDINE ISD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students832
Student:Teacher11.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch84%
Title INo
SHOTWELL
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 529
832
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
84%+20pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

SHOTWELL MIDDLE is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in HOUSTON, Texas. The school enrolls 832 students. It is part of the ALDINE ISD district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
84% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictALDINE ISD
County48201
CityHOUSTON
ZIP77086
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID480771000084

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment832
White0.1%
Hispanic / Latino72.6%
Black / African American3.1%
Asian22.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races0.8%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.1%
Hispanic
72.6%
Black
3.1%
Asian
22.8%
Two+
0.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %84%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)