- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dimmitt, TX
Dimmitt Middle
Federal NCES profile for Dimmitt Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481716001488
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dimmitt Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Dimmitt · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 88.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Dimmitt Middle has class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dimmitt Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dimmitt, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Dimmitt Middle shrank from 270 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 21.8 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 481716001488 · Dimmitt, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
246 enr · 11.7:1 · 88.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Richardson El (507 students)
Dimmitt Middle shrank from 270 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE added 21.8 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dimmitt Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richardson El
Richardson El
507 students
- Dimmitt H S
Dimmitt H S
324 students
- This school
Dimmitt Middle
246 students
What this shows Dimmitt Middle reports 246 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dimmitt Middle compares
Dimmitt 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.5% | ▲ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 21% in Texas - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$13,557
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 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.1%
White 7.3%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.5, Dimmitt Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dimmitt Isd reports $13,557 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dimmitt Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richardson El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dimmitt H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dimmitt Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~246 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dimmitt Middle
How many students attend Dimmitt Middle?
Dimmitt Middle has 246 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dimmitt, TX. CCD year-over-year: 270 (2022-23) → 247 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dimmitt Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dimmitt Middle is 11.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% 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 Dimmitt Middle?
88.5% of students at Dimmitt Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dimmitt Middle?
The largest demographic group at Dimmitt Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 91.1% of enrollment, in Dimmitt, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dimmitt Middle?
Dimmitt Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Dimmitt Middle rank among public schools in Dimmitt?
By Resource Investment Index, Dimmitt Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dimmitt, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Dimmitt Isd?
Besides Dimmitt Middle, Dimmitt Isd also operates Richardson El (507 students) and Dimmitt H S (324 students). See the Dimmitt Isd district page for the complete list.