Enrollment
1,037
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mesquite, TX
Dr Don Woolley Middle
Federal NCES profile for Dr Don Woolley Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483039013835
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr Don Woolley Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools.
- #6 of 10
- middle schools in Mesquite · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 79.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr Don Woolley Middle has class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Don Woolley Middle ranks #6 of 10 middle schools in Mesquite, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr Don Woolley Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dr Don Woolley Middle
Dr Don Woolley Middle is a high-poverty, large middle school in Mesquite, Texas, enrolling 1,037 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.3:1 is larger than about 93% of Texas schools and 38% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,037 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,035 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #251.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 346 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 303 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,037 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Mesquite Isd also operates Horn H S (2,757 students) and Mesquite H S (2,294 students) alongside Dr Don Woolley Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dr Don Woolley Middle compares
Dr Don Woolley Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▲ 38% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.6% | ▲ 29% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,037 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,037
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 93% in Texas - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,612
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
195
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.5%
African American 22.7%
White 6.9%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Dr Don Woolley Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mesquite Isd, which includes Dr Don Woolley Middle.
$11,612
Per student
-15%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.4%
State 54.7%
Federal 14.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Dr Don Woolley Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horn H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mesquite H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Mesquite H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Mesquite H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vroonland - Vanguard H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr Don Woolley Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,757
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,294
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,099
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,997
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,037 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Dr Don Woolley Middle
How many students attend Dr Don Woolley Middle?
Dr Don Woolley Middle has 1,037 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mesquite, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Don Woolley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Don Woolley Middle is 20.3:1, which is 38% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr Don Woolley Middle?
79.6% of students at Dr Don Woolley Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr Don Woolley Middle?
The largest demographic group at Dr Don Woolley Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 67.5% of enrollment, in Mesquite, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr Don Woolley Middle?
Dr Don Woolley Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dr Don Woolley Middle rank among middle schools in Mesquite?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Don Woolley Middle ranks #6 of 10 middle schools in Mesquite, 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 Mesquite on the city page.
Is Dr Don Woolley Middle a good school?
Dr Don Woolley Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Mesquite Isd?
Besides Dr Don Woolley Middle, Mesquite Isd also operates Horn H S (2,757 students), Mesquite H S (2,294 students), and North Mesquite H S (2,099 students). See the Mesquite Isd district page for the complete list.
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