Enrollment
931
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Carrollton, TX
Blalack Middle
Federal NCES profile for Blalack Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481305006230
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blalack Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Carrollton · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 44.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Blalack Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blalack Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Carrollton, TX.
School address
District: Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481305006230 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blalack Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blalack Middle
Blalack Middle is a large middle school in Carrollton, Texas, enrolling 931 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 931 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 948 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #154.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (54%) and White (22%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 310 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd also operates Turner H S (2,035 students) and Smith H S (1,971 students) alongside Blalack Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Blalack Middle compares
Blalack Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.7% | ▼ 28% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 931 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
931
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.7%
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
$12,305
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.0%
White 22.1%
African American 10.5%
Asian 8.5%
Two or More 4.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Blalack Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd, which includes Blalack Middle.
$12,305
Per student
-10%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.2%
State 12.4%
Federal 13.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Blalack Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smith H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekview H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Polk Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ranchview H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blalack Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,971
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 974
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 899
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~931 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Blalack Middle
How many students attend Blalack Middle?
Blalack Middle has 931 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Carrollton, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blalack Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Blalack Middle is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Blalack Middle?
44.7% of students at Blalack Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blalack Middle?
The largest demographic group at Blalack Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 54.0% of enrollment, in Carrollton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blalack Middle?
Blalack Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blalack Middle rank among middle schools in Carrollton?
By Resource Investment Index, Blalack Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Carrollton, 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 Carrollton on the city page.
Is Blalack Middle a good school?
Blalack Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd?
Besides Blalack Middle, Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd also operates Turner H S (2,035 students), Smith H S (1,971 students), and Creekview H S (1,686 students). See the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd district page for the complete list.
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