- Enrollment
- 2,812
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Denton, TX
Calhoun Middle
Federal NCES profile for Calhoun Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481674001446
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Calhoun Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Denton · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 60.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Calhoun Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Calhoun Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Denton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Calhoun Middle held near 738 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 58.9 → 58.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 481674001446 · Denton, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
852 enr · 14.7:1 · 60.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Ray Braswell H S (2,812 students)
Calhoun Middle held near 738 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE held 58.9 → 58.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Calhoun Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ray Braswell H
Ray Braswell H S
2,812 students
- Guyer H S
Guyer H S
2,577 students
- Denton H S
Denton H S
2,083 students
- Ryan H S
Ryan H S
2,051 students
- Strickland Mid 956
Strickland Middle
956 students
- This school 852
Calhoun Middle
852 students
What this shows Calhoun Middle reports 852 students on the CCD universe file.
How Calhoun Middle compares
Calhoun 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.1% | ▼ 3% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 852 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
852
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Texas - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,484
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 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
108
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.1%
White 27.2%
African American 14.7%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Calhoun Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Denton Isd reports $11,484 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Calhoun Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Braswell H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Guyer H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denton H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ryan H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Strickland Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Calhoun Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,577
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 2,083
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~852 students)
Frequently asked questions about Calhoun Middle
How many students attend Calhoun Middle?
Calhoun Middle has 852 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Denton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 757 (2022-23) → 738 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calhoun Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Calhoun Middle is 14.7:1, which is 0% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Calhoun Middle?
60.1% of students at Calhoun Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Calhoun Middle?
The largest demographic group at Calhoun Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 53.1% of enrollment, in Denton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calhoun Middle?
Calhoun Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Calhoun Middle rank among middle schools in Denton?
By Resource Investment Index, Calhoun Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Denton, 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 Denton on the city page.
What other schools are in Denton Isd?
Besides Calhoun Middle, Denton Isd also operates Ray Braswell H S (2,812 students), Guyer H S (2,577 students), and Denton H S (2,083 students). See the Denton Isd district page for the complete list.