- Enrollment
- 1,976
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle held near 990 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.1 → 53.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+43 students YoY 483060013755 · Midlothian, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
989 enr · 19:1 · 19.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Midlothian H S (1,976 students)
Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle held near 990 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.1 → 53.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Midlothian H S
Midlothian H S
1,976 students
- Midlothian Her
Midlothian Heritage H S
1,760 students
- Walnut Grove M
Walnut Grove Middle
1,012 students
- This school
Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle
989 students
- Frank Seale Mi 726
Frank Seale Middle
726 students
- Longbranch El 686
Longbranch El
686 students
What this shows Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle reports 989 students on the CCD universe file.
How Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle compares
Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,686
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
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.
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
District finance for Midlothian Isd reports $10,686 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,760
- 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
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 (~989 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 947 (2022-23) → 990 (2023-24), nearly flat (+43).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.