- Enrollment
- 3,239
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Grand Prairie, TX
Andrew Jackson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Andrew Jackson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482142002153
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Andrew Jackson Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #7 of 8
- middle schools in Grand Prairie · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 71.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Andrew Jackson Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Andrew Jackson Middle ranks #7 of 8 middle schools in Grand Prairie, TX.
School address
District: Grand Prairie Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482142002153 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Andrew Jackson Middle shrank from 928 students in 2022-23 to 872 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 61.8 → 53.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 482142002153 · Grand Prairie, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
787 enr · 12.9:1 · 71.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: South Grand Prairie H S (3,239 students)
Andrew Jackson Middle shrank from 928 students in 2022-23 to 872 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 61.8 → 53.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Andrew Jackson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Grand Pr
South Grand Prairie H S
3,239 students
- Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie H S
2,817 students
- John a Dubiski
John a Dubiski Career H S
1,574 students
- Ronald W Reaga 885
Ronald W Reagan Middle
885 students
- Grand Prairie 877
Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy
877 students
- This school 787
Andrew Jackson Middle
787 students
What this shows Andrew Jackson Middle reports 787 students on the CCD universe file.
How Andrew Jackson Middle compares
Andrew Jackson Middle is a shrinking 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.2% | ▲ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 787 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
787
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Texas - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.5%
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
$11,976
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 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
163
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.8%
African American 20.2%
White 6.1%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, Andrew Jackson Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grand Prairie Isd reports $11,976 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Andrew Jackson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Grand Prairie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Prairie H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John a Dubiski Career H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ronald W Reagan Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Andrew Jackson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,817
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,574
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~787 students)
Frequently asked questions about Andrew Jackson Middle
How many students attend Andrew Jackson Middle?
Andrew Jackson Middle has 787 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Grand Prairie, TX. CCD year-over-year: 928 (2022-23) → 872 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Andrew Jackson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Andrew Jackson Middle is 12.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Andrew Jackson Middle?
71.2% of students at Andrew Jackson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Andrew Jackson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Andrew Jackson Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 69.8% of enrollment, in Grand Prairie, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Andrew Jackson Middle?
Andrew Jackson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Andrew Jackson Middle rank among middle schools in Grand Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, Andrew Jackson Middle ranks #7 of 8 middle schools in Grand Prairie, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Grand Prairie on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Prairie Isd?
Besides Andrew Jackson Middle, Grand Prairie Isd also operates South Grand Prairie H S (3,239 students), Grand Prairie H S (2,817 students), and John a Dubiski Career H S (1,574 students). See the Grand Prairie Isd district page for the complete list.