- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cedar Hill, TX
Bessie Coleman Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bessie Coleman Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481323010559
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bessie Coleman Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Cedar Hill · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 64.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bessie Coleman Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bessie Coleman Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Cedar Hill, TX.
School address
District: Cedar Hill Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481323010559 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-121 students YoY
Bessie Coleman Middle shrank from 649 students in 2022-23 to 528 in 2023-24 (-18.6%).
Teacher FTE added 38.6 → 42.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-121 students YoY 481323010559 · Cedar Hill, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
488 enr · 12.8:1 · 64.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Hill H S (1,974 students)
Bessie Coleman Middle shrank from 649 students in 2022-23 to 528 in 2023-24 (-18.6%). Teacher FTE added 38.6 → 42.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bessie Coleman Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedar Hill H S
Cedar Hill H S
1,974 students
- Waterford Oaks 521
Waterford Oaks El
521 students
- Cedar Hill Col 520
Cedar Hill Collegiate Prep
520 students
- This school 488
Bessie Coleman Middle
488 students
- Lakeridge El 466
Lakeridge El
466 students
- W S Permenter 456
W S Permenter Middle
456 students
What this shows Bessie Coleman Middle reports 488 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bessie Coleman Middle compares
Bessie Coleman 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.9% | ▲ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in Texas - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.4%
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
$11,107
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 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
141
in-school suspensions + 209 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 71.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 69.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
Two or More 5.1%
White 2.0%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, Bessie Coleman Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cedar Hill Isd reports $11,107 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bessie Coleman Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Hill H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waterford Oaks El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Hill Collegiate Prep | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeridge El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W S Permenter Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bessie Coleman Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~488 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bessie Coleman Middle
How many students attend Bessie Coleman Middle?
Bessie Coleman Middle has 488 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cedar Hill, TX. CCD year-over-year: 649 (2022-23) → 528 (2023-24), down 121.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bessie Coleman Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bessie Coleman Middle is 12.8:1, which is 13% 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 Bessie Coleman Middle?
64.9% of students at Bessie Coleman Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bessie Coleman Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bessie Coleman Middle is African American at 69.5% of enrollment, in Cedar Hill, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bessie Coleman Middle?
Bessie Coleman Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Bessie Coleman Middle rank among middle schools in Cedar Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Bessie Coleman Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Cedar Hill, 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 Cedar Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Cedar Hill Isd?
Besides Bessie Coleman Middle, Cedar Hill Isd also operates Cedar Hill H S (1,974 students), Waterford Oaks El (521 students), and Cedar Hill Collegiate Prep (520 students). See the Cedar Hill Isd district page for the complete list.