- Enrollment
- 1,837
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Grapevine, TX
Cross Timbers Middle
Federal NCES profile for Cross Timbers Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482166007440
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cross Timbers Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 11
- public schools in Grapevine · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cross Timbers Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cross Timbers Middle ranks #1 of 11 public schools in Grapevine, TX.
School address
District: Grapevine-Colleyville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482166007440 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Cross Timbers Middle held near 809 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.0 → 56.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 482166007440 · Grapevine, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
820 enr · 14.1:1 · 28.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Colleyville Heritage H S (1,837 students)
Cross Timbers Middle held near 809 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.0 → 56.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Cross Timbers Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colleyville He
Colleyville Heritage H S
1,837 students
- Grapevine H S
Grapevine H S
1,624 students
- Iuniversity Pr
Iuniversity Prep
1,415 students
- This school
Cross Timbers Middle
820 students
- Heritage Middl 724
Heritage Middle
724 students
- Grapevine Midd 635
Grapevine Middle
635 students
What this shows Cross Timbers Middle reports 820 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cross Timbers Middle compares
Cross Timbers 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 53% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 820 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
820
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Texas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,666
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 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 42.1%
Hispanic or Latino 34.4%
Asian 10.7%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 42.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, Cross Timbers Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grapevine-Colleyville Isd reports $10,666 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cross Timbers Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleyville Heritage H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grapevine H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iuniversity Prep | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grapevine Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cross Timbers Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,624
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,415
- Students per teacher
- 37.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~820 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cross Timbers Middle
How many students attend Cross Timbers Middle?
Cross Timbers Middle has 820 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Grapevine, TX. CCD year-over-year: 807 (2022-23) → 809 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cross Timbers Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cross Timbers Middle is 14.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Cross Timbers Middle?
28.9% of students at Cross Timbers Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cross Timbers Middle?
The largest demographic group at Cross Timbers Middle is White at 42.1% of enrollment, in Grapevine, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cross Timbers Middle?
Cross Timbers Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Cross Timbers Middle rank among public schools in Grapevine?
By Resource Investment Index, Cross Timbers Middle ranks #1 of 11 public schools in Grapevine, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Grapevine on the city page.
What other schools are in Grapevine-Colleyville Isd?
Besides Cross Timbers Middle, Grapevine-Colleyville Isd also operates Colleyville Heritage H S (1,837 students), Grapevine H S (1,624 students), and Iuniversity Prep (1,415 students). See the Grapevine-Colleyville Isd district page for the complete list.