- Enrollment
- 1,849
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cleburne, TX
Ad Wheat Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ad Wheat Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481431000921
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ad Wheat Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools.
- #10 of 13
- public schools in Cleburne · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 67.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ad Wheat Middle has class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ad Wheat Middle ranks #10 of 13 public schools in Cleburne, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+355 students YoY
Ad Wheat Middle grew from 703 students in 2022-23 to 1,058 in 2023-24 (+50.5%).
Teacher FTE added 60.0 → 73.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+355 students YoY 481431000921 · Cleburne, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
998 enr · 16.9:1 · 67.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Cleburne H S (1,849 students)
Ad Wheat Middle grew from 703 students in 2022-23 to 1,058 in 2023-24 (+50.5%). Teacher FTE added 60.0 → 73.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ad Wheat Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cleburne H S
Cleburne H S
1,849 students
- This school
Ad Wheat Middle
998 students
- Lowell Smith J
Lowell Smith Jr Middle
958 students
- Cooke El 501
Cooke El
501 students
- Gerard El 474
Gerard El
474 students
- Coleman El 434
Coleman El
434 students
What this shows Ad Wheat Middle reports 998 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ad Wheat Middle compares
Ad Wheat Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.4% | ▲ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 998 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
998
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in Texas - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,921
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 499 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
145
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.8%
Hispanic or Latino 43.6%
African American 4.0%
Two or More 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Ad Wheat Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cleburne Isd reports $11,921 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ad Wheat Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleburne H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lowell Smith Jr Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cooke El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gerard El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coleman El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ad Wheat Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 958
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~998 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ad Wheat Middle
How many students attend Ad Wheat Middle?
Ad Wheat Middle has 998 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cleburne, TX. CCD year-over-year: 703 (2022-23) → 1,058 (2023-24), up 355.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ad Wheat Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ad Wheat Middle is 16.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ad Wheat Middle?
67.4% of students at Ad Wheat Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ad Wheat Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ad Wheat Middle is White at 44.8% of enrollment, in Cleburne, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ad Wheat Middle?
Ad Wheat Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ad Wheat Middle rank among public schools in Cleburne?
By Resource Investment Index, Ad Wheat Middle ranks #10 of 13 public schools in Cleburne, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cleburne on the city page.
What other schools are in Cleburne Isd?
Besides Ad Wheat Middle, Cleburne Isd also operates Cleburne H S (1,849 students), Lowell Smith Jr Middle (958 students), and Cooke El (501 students). See the Cleburne Isd district page for the complete list.