- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Progreso, TX
Dorothy Thompson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Dorothy Thompson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483591006163
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dorothy Thompson Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Progreso · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 98.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Dorothy Thompson Middle has class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dorothy Thompson Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Progreso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Dorothy Thompson Middle shrank from 326 students in 2022-23 to 291 in 2023-24 (-10.7%).
Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 30.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 483591006163 · Progreso, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 10.4:1 · 98.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Progreso H S (431 students)
Dorothy Thompson Middle shrank from 326 students in 2022-23 to 291 in 2023-24 (-10.7%). Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 30.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dorothy Thompson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Progreso H S
Progreso H S
431 students
- Progreso Early
Progreso Early Childhood
365 students
- This school
Dorothy Thompson Middle
281 students
- Progreso El
Progreso El
262 students
- Daep 1
Daep
1 students
What this shows Dorothy Thompson Middle reports 281 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dorothy Thompson Middle compares
Dorothy Thompson 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.5% | ▲ 59% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 12% in Texas - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$14,202
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.6%
White 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.8, Dorothy Thompson Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Progreso Isd reports $14,202 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dorothy Thompson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Progreso H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Progreso Early Childhood | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Progreso El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Daep | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Dorothy Thompson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~281 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dorothy Thompson Middle
How many students attend Dorothy Thompson Middle?
Dorothy Thompson Middle has 281 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Progreso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 326 (2022-23) → 291 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorothy Thompson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dorothy Thompson Middle is 10.4:1, which is 29% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 34% 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 Dorothy Thompson Middle?
98.5% of students at Dorothy Thompson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dorothy Thompson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Dorothy Thompson Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 98.6% of enrollment, in Progreso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dorothy Thompson Middle?
Dorothy Thompson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Dorothy Thompson Middle rank among public schools in Progreso?
By Resource Investment Index, Dorothy Thompson Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Progreso, 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 Progreso on the city page.
What other schools are in Progreso Isd?
Besides Dorothy Thompson Middle, Progreso Isd also operates Progreso H S (431 students), Progreso Early Childhood (365 students), and Progreso El (262 students). See the Progreso Isd district page for the complete list.