Enrollment
989
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Midlothian, TX
Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle
Federal NCES profile for Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483060013755
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Midlothian · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Texas
- 19.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Midlothian, TX.
School address
District: Midlothian Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483060013755 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle
Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Midlothian, Texas, enrolling 989 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19:1 is larger than about 90% of Texas schools and 29% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.5% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 989 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 653 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #347.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 495 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Midlothian Isd also operates Midlothian H S (1,976 students) and Midlothian Heritage H S (1,760 students) alongside Earl & Marthalu Dieterich 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 Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle compares
Earl & Marthalu Dieterich 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.5% | ▼ 68% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 989 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
989
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,262
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 495 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
122
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 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
White 58.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
African American 13.3%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 58.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Midlothian Isd, which includes Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle.
$11,262
Per student
-17%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.1%
State 29.2%
Federal 11.7%
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 Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlothian H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Midlothian Heritage H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walnut Grove Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank Seale Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Longbranch El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,976
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,760
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~989 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle
How many students attend Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle?
Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle has 989 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Midlothian, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle is 19:1, which is 29% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle?
19.5% of students at Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle?
The largest demographic group at Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle is White at 58.7% of enrollment, in Midlothian, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle?
Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle rank among middle schools in Midlothian?
By Resource Investment Index, Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Midlothian, 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 Midlothian on the city page.
Is Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle a good school?
Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Midlothian Isd?
Besides Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle, Midlothian Isd also operates Midlothian H S (1,976 students), Midlothian Heritage H S (1,760 students), and Walnut Grove Middle (1,012 students). See the Midlothian Isd district page for the complete list.
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