- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Blalack Middle held near 889 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 71.7 → 65.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 481305006230 · Carrollton, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
931 enr · 13.1:1 · 44.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Turner H S (2,035 students)
Blalack Middle held near 889 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 71.7 → 65.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Blalack Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Turner H S
Turner H S
2,035 students
- Smith H S
Smith H S
1,971 students
- Creekview H S
Creekview H S
1,686 students
- Polk Middle
Polk Middle
974 students
- This school
Blalack Middle
931 students
- Ranchview H S
Ranchview H S
899 students
What this shows Blalack Middle reports 931 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blalack Middle compares
Blalack 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,227
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 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.
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
District finance for Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd reports $13,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~931 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 888 (2022-23) → 889 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.