- Enrollment
- 2,972
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dallas, TX
Forest Meadow J H
Federal NCES profile for Forest Meadow J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483702004132
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest Meadow J H earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #38 of 52
- middle schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 64.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Forest Meadow J H has class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Meadow J H ranks #38 of 52 middle schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-62 students YoY
Forest Meadow J H shrank from 750 students in 2022-23 to 688 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 67.0 → 61.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-62 students YoY 483702004132 · Dallas, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,211 enr · 18.1:1 · 64.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Highlands H S (2,972 students)
Forest Meadow J H shrank from 750 students in 2022-23 to 688 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 67.0 → 61.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Forest Meadow J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Highlands
Lake Highlands H S
2,972 students
- Richardson H S
Richardson H S
2,669 students
- Berkner H S
Berkner H S
2,350 students
- Pearce H S
Pearce H S
2,317 students
- This school
Forest Meadow J H
1,211 students
- Lake Highlands 1,114
Lake Highlands J H
1,114 students
What this shows Forest Meadow J H reports 1,211 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forest Meadow J H compares
Forest Meadow J H 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 23% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.9% | ▲ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,211 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,211
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Texas - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,101
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 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
146
in-school suspensions + 134 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 39 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 33.4%
Hispanic or Latino 32.9%
White 20.0%
Asian 11.0%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 33.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.8, Forest Meadow J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richardson Isd reports $12,101 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forest Meadow J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Highlands H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richardson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berkner H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pearce H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Highlands J H | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forest Meadow J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,669
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,350
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,317
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,114
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~1,211 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Forest Meadow J H
How many students attend Forest Meadow J H?
Forest Meadow J H has 1,211 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 750 (2022-23) → 688 (2023-24), down 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Meadow J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Meadow J H is 18.1:1, which is 23% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Forest Meadow J H?
64.9% of students at Forest Meadow J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest Meadow J H?
The largest demographic group at Forest Meadow J H is African American at 33.4% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest Meadow J H?
Forest Meadow J H 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 Forest Meadow J H rank among middle schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Meadow J H ranks #38 of 52 middle schools in Dallas, 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 Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Richardson Isd?
Besides Forest Meadow J H, Richardson Isd also operates Lake Highlands H S (2,972 students), Richardson H S (2,669 students), and Berkner H S (2,350 students). See the Richardson Isd district page for the complete list.