- Enrollment
- 1,589
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wichita Falls, TX
Barwise Middle
Federal NCES profile for Barwise Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484578013133
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barwise Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Wichita Falls · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 66.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Barwise Middle has class sizes larger than 89% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barwise Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Wichita Falls, TX.
School address
District: Wichita Falls Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484578013133 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+85 students YoY
Barwise Middle grew from 1,017 students in 2022-23 to 1,102 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 62.9 → 69.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+85 students YoY 484578013133 · Wichita Falls, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,164 enr · 18.8:1 · 66.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Rider H S (1,589 students)
Barwise Middle grew from 1,017 students in 2022-23 to 1,102 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE added 62.9 → 69.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Barwise Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rider H S
Rider H S
1,589 students
- Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls H S
1,309 students
- This school
Barwise Middle
1,164 students
- Mcniel Middle
Mcniel Middle
996 students
- Hirschi H S
Hirschi H S
790 students
- Scotland Park 542
Scotland Park El
542 students
What this shows Barwise Middle reports 1,164 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barwise Middle compares
Barwise 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 28% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.5% | ▲ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,164 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,164
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 89% in Texas - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$10,200
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
243
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.9%
White 31.4%
African American 8.8%
Two or More 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Barwise Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wichita Falls Isd reports $10,200 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barwise Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rider H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wichita Falls H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcniel Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hirschi H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scotland Park El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barwise Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,309
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~1,164 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barwise Middle
How many students attend Barwise Middle?
Barwise Middle has 1,164 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wichita Falls, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,017 (2022-23) → 1,102 (2023-24), up 85.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barwise Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Barwise Middle is 18.8:1, which is 28% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barwise Middle?
66.5% of students at Barwise Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barwise Middle?
The largest demographic group at Barwise Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 50.9% of enrollment, in Wichita Falls, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barwise Middle?
Barwise Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Barwise Middle rank among middle schools in Wichita Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Barwise Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Wichita Falls, 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 Wichita Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Wichita Falls Isd?
Besides Barwise Middle, Wichita Falls Isd also operates Rider H S (1,589 students), Wichita Falls H S (1,309 students), and Mcniel Middle (996 students). See the Wichita Falls Isd district page for the complete list.