- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Farmers Branch, TX
Field Middle
Federal NCES profile for Field Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481305000798
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Field Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Farmers Branch · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 67.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Field Middle has class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Field Middle ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Farmers Branch, TX.
School address
District: Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481305000798 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Field Middle shrank from 963 students in 2022-23 to 909 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 71.3 → 74.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-54 students YoY 481305000798 · Farmers Branch, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
864 enr · 12.2:1 · 67.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Turner H S (2,035 students)
Field Middle shrank from 963 students in 2022-23 to 909 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE added 71.3 → 74.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Field Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Turner H S
Turner H S
2,035 students
- Smith H S
Smith H S
1,971 students
- Creekview H S
Creekview H S
1,686 students
- Polk Middle
Polk Middle
974 students
- Blalack Middle
Blalack Middle
931 students
- This school
Field Middle
864 students
What this shows Field Middle reports 864 students on the CCD universe file.
How Field Middle compares
Field 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.0% | ▲ 8% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 864 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
864
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 25% in Texas - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.8%
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
$13,227
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 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.1%
White 7.3%
African American 5.9%
Asian 2.0%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.0, Field Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd reports $13,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Field Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smith H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekview H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Polk Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blalack Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Field Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,971
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 974
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~864 students)
Frequently asked questions about Field Middle
How many students attend Field Middle?
Field Middle has 864 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Farmers Branch, TX. CCD year-over-year: 963 (2022-23) → 909 (2023-24), down 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Field Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Field Middle is 12.2:1, which is 17% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 Field Middle?
67.0% of students at Field Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Field Middle?
The largest demographic group at Field Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 83.1% of enrollment, in Farmers Branch, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Field Middle?
Field Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Field Middle rank among public schools in Farmers Branch?
By Resource Investment Index, Field Middle ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Farmers Branch, 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 Farmers Branch on the city page.
What other schools are in Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd?
Besides Field Middle, Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd also operates Turner H S (2,035 students), Smith H S (1,971 students), and Creekview H S (1,686 students). See the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd district page for the complete list.