- Enrollment
- 2,757
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+134 students YoY
Dr Don Woolley Middle grew from 916 students in 2022-23 to 1,050 in 2023-24 (+14.6%).
Teacher FTE added 51.2 → 58.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+134 students YoY 483039013835 · Mesquite, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,037 enr · 20.3:1 · 79.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Horn H S (2,757 students)
Dr Don Woolley Middle grew from 916 students in 2022-23 to 1,050 in 2023-24 (+14.6%). Teacher FTE added 51.2 → 58.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dr Don Woolley Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Horn H S
Horn H S
2,757 students
- Mesquite H S
Mesquite H S
2,294 students
- North Mesquite
North Mesquite H S
2,099 students
- West Mesquite
West Mesquite H S
1,997 students
- Vroonland - Va
Vroonland - Vanguard H S
1,605 students
- This school 1,037
Dr Don Woolley Middle
1,037 students
What this shows Dr Don Woolley Middle reports 1,037 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr Don Woolley Middle compares
Dr Don Woolley 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,223
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 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.
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
District finance for Mesquite Isd reports $12,223 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,294
- 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
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 (~1,037 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 916 (2022-23) → 1,050 (2023-24), up 134.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.