- Enrollment
- 3,837
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dallas, TX
Billy Earl Dade Middle
Federal NCES profile for Billy Earl Dade Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481623011195
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Billy Earl Dade Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools.
- #25 of 52
- middle schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 99.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Billy Earl Dade Middle has class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Billy Earl Dade Middle ranks #25 of 52 middle schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Billy Earl Dade Middle held near 643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 481623011195 · Dallas, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
599 enr · 10.9:1 · 99.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline H S (3,837 students)
Billy Earl Dade Middle held near 643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Billy Earl Dade Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Skyline H S
Skyline H S
3,837 students
- Bryan Adams H
Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy
2,208 students
- W T White H S
W T White H S
2,204 students
- Sunset H S
Sunset H S
2,164 students
- Moises E Molin
Moises E Molina H S
2,006 students
- This school 599
Billy Earl Dade Middle
599 students
What this shows Billy Earl Dade Middle reports 599 students on the CCD universe file.
How Billy Earl Dade Middle compares
Billy Earl Dade Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.1% | ▲ 60% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 599 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
599
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 15% in Texas - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.6%
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
$14,470
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 200 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 59.1%
Hispanic or Latino 37.9%
White 1.8%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Billy Earl Dade Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dallas Isd reports $14,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Billy Earl Dade Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W T White H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moises E Molina H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Billy Earl Dade Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,208
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~599 students)
Frequently asked questions about Billy Earl Dade Middle
How many students attend Billy Earl Dade Middle?
Billy Earl Dade Middle has 599 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 636 (2022-23) → 643 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Billy Earl Dade Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Billy Earl Dade Middle is 10.9:1, which is 26% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 31% 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 Billy Earl Dade Middle?
99.1% of students at Billy Earl Dade Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Billy Earl Dade Middle?
The largest demographic group at Billy Earl Dade Middle is African American at 59.1% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Billy Earl Dade Middle?
Billy Earl Dade Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Billy Earl Dade Middle rank among middle schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Billy Earl Dade Middle ranks #25 of 52 middle schools in Dallas, 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 Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Dallas Isd?
Besides Billy Earl Dade Middle, Dallas Isd also operates Skyline H S (3,837 students), Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy (2,208 students), and W T White H S (2,204 students). See the Dallas Isd district page for the complete list.