- Enrollment
- 2,127
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Worth, TX
Daggett Middle
Federal NCES profile for Daggett Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481970001847
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Daggett Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #24 of 40
- middle schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 89.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Daggett Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Daggett Middle ranks #24 of 40 middle schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Fort Worth Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481970001847 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Daggett Middle grew from 353 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (+9.9%).
Teacher FTE held 27.3 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 481970001847 · Fort Worth, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 13.1:1 · 89.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Paschal H S (2,127 students)
Daggett Middle grew from 353 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (+9.9%). Teacher FTE held 27.3 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Daggett Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paschal H S
Paschal H S
2,127 students
- Trimble Techni
Trimble Technical H S
1,924 students
- Arlington Heig
Arlington Heights H S
1,898 students
- South Hills H
South Hills H S
1,846 students
- North Side H S
North Side H S
1,676 students
- This school 353
Daggett Middle
353 students
What this shows Daggett Middle reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How Daggett Middle compares
Daggett Middle is a growing 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.5% | ▲ 45% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 69% | - | - |
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.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; 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
38.0%
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
$13,690
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.0%
African American 17.0%
White 7.1%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.7, Daggett Middle is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Worth Isd reports $13,690 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Daggett Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paschal H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trimble Technical H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arlington Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Hills H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Side H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Daggett Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,898
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,676
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- 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 (~353 students)
Frequently asked questions about Daggett Middle
How many students attend Daggett Middle?
Daggett Middle has 353 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 353 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daggett Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Daggett 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 Daggett Middle?
89.5% of students at Daggett Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Daggett Middle?
The largest demographic group at Daggett Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 72.0% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Daggett Middle?
Daggett Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Daggett Middle rank among middle schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Daggett Middle ranks #24 of 40 middle schools in Fort Worth, 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 Fort Worth on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Worth Isd?
Besides Daggett Middle, Fort Worth Isd also operates Paschal H S (2,127 students), Trimble Technical H S (1,924 students), and Arlington Heights H S (1,898 students). See the Fort Worth Isd district page for the complete list.