Enrollment
831
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
84.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fossil Hill Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fossil Hill Middle
Fossil Hill Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Fort Worth, Texas, enrolling 831 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.9:1, Fossil Hill Middle is leaner than roughly 90% of Texas schools and 33% under the state's 14.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 52.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 831 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 1,184 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #604.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and White (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 374 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Keller Isd spends $10,782 per pupil, 21% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 266 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 831 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Keller Isd also operates Timber Creek H S (2,970 students) and Keller H S (2,951 students) alongside Fossil Hill 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 Fossil Hill Middle compares
Fossil Hill 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,782
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
Counselors2.2 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Keller Isd, which includes Fossil Hill Middle.
$10,782
Per student
-21%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.6%
State 22.4%
Federal 10.0%
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 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
- 2,970
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
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 (~831 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Fossil Hill Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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