- Enrollment
- 2,230
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Frisco, TX
Cobb Middle
Federal NCES profile for Cobb Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482001012481
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cobb Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #6 of 16
- middle schools in Frisco · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 12.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cobb Middle has class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cobb Middle ranks #6 of 16 middle schools in Frisco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Cobb Middle shrank from 905 students in 2022-23 to 853 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 66.5 → 63.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 482001012481 · Frisco, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
798 enr · 12.1:1 · 12.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Wakeland H S (2,230 students)
Cobb Middle shrank from 905 students in 2022-23 to 853 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 66.5 → 63.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Cobb Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wakeland H S
Wakeland H S
2,230 students
- Reedy H S
Reedy H S
2,201 students
- Lebanon Trail
Lebanon Trail H S
2,173 students
- Centennial H S
Centennial H S
2,018 students
- Lone Star H S
Lone Star H S
2,004 students
- This school 798
Cobb Middle
798 students
What this shows Cobb Middle reports 798 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cobb Middle compares
Cobb 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.6% | ▼ 80% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 798 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
798
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Texas - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,217
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 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.2%
Asian 32.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
African American 11.2%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 35.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.8, Cobb Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Frisco Isd reports $10,217 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cobb Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakeland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reedy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lebanon Trail H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lone Star H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cobb Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,173
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,018
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~798 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cobb Middle
How many students attend Cobb Middle?
Cobb Middle has 798 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Frisco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 905 (2022-23) → 853 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cobb Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cobb Middle is 12.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 23% 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 Cobb Middle?
12.6% of students at Cobb Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cobb Middle?
The largest demographic group at Cobb Middle is White at 35.2% of enrollment, in Frisco, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cobb Middle?
Cobb Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Cobb Middle rank among middle schools in Frisco?
By Resource Investment Index, Cobb Middle ranks #6 of 16 middle schools in Frisco, 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 Frisco on the city page.
What other schools are in Frisco Isd?
Besides Cobb Middle, Frisco Isd also operates Wakeland H S (2,230 students), Reedy H S (2,201 students), and Lebanon Trail H S (2,173 students). See the Frisco Isd district page for the complete list.