- Enrollment
- 2,970
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Worth, TX
Fossil Hill Middle
Federal NCES profile for Fossil Hill Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482526006571
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fossil Hill Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #17 of 40
- middle schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 52.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Fossil Hill Middle has class sizes smaller than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fossil Hill Middle ranks #17 of 40 middle schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Fossil Hill Middle held near 826 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 84.4 → 74.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 482526006571 · Fort Worth, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
831 enr · 9.9:1 · 52.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Timber Creek H S (2,970 students)
Fossil Hill Middle held near 826 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 84.4 → 74.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Fossil Hill Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Timber Creek H
Timber Creek H S
2,970 students
- Keller H S
Keller H S
2,951 students
- Central H S
Central H S
2,410 students
- Fossil Ridge H
Fossil Ridge H S
2,140 students
- Hillwood Middl 1,126
Hillwood Middle
1,126 students
- This school 831
Fossil Hill Middle
831 students
What this shows Fossil Hill Middle reports 831 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fossil Hill Middle compares
Fossil Hill 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.4% | ▼ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 831 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
831
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in Texas - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.0%
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
$10,925
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
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
163
in-school suspensions + 103 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.9%
White 23.9%
African American 14.3%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 8.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Fossil Hill Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Keller Isd reports $10,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fossil Hill Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Creek H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Keller H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fossil Ridge H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillwood Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fossil Hill Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,951
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,410
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,140
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~831 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fossil Hill Middle
How many students attend Fossil Hill Middle?
Fossil Hill Middle has 831 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 838 (2022-23) → 826 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fossil Hill Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Fossil Hill Middle is 9.9:1, which is 33% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 37% 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 Fossil Hill Middle?
52.4% of students at Fossil Hill Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fossil Hill Middle?
The largest demographic group at Fossil Hill Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 43.9% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fossil Hill Middle?
Fossil Hill Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Fossil Hill Middle rank among middle schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Fossil Hill Middle ranks #17 of 40 middle schools in Fort Worth, 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 Fort Worth on the city page.
What other schools are in Keller Isd?
Besides Fossil Hill Middle, Keller Isd also operates Timber Creek H S (2,970 students), Keller H S (2,951 students), and Central H S (2,410 students). See the Keller Isd district page for the complete list.