- Enrollment
- 3,837
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dallas, TX
Francisco Pancho Medrano J H
Federal NCES profile for Francisco Pancho Medrano J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481623010564
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Francisco Pancho Medrano J H earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #34 of 52
- middle schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 97.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Francisco Pancho Medrano J H has class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Francisco Pancho Medrano J H ranks #34 of 52 middle schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Francisco Pancho Medrano J H shrank from 717 students in 2022-23 to 680 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 57.1 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 481623010564 · Dallas, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
669 enr · 11.7:1 · 97.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline H S (3,837 students)
Francisco Pancho Medrano J H shrank from 717 students in 2022-23 to 680 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 57.1 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Francisco Pancho Medrano J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Skyline H S
Skyline H S
3,837 students
- Bryan Adams H
Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy
2,208 students
- W T White H S
W T White H S
2,204 students
- Sunset H S
Sunset H S
2,164 students
- Moises E Molin
Moises E Molina H S
2,006 students
- This school 669
Francisco Pancho Medrano J H
669 students
What this shows Francisco Pancho Medrano J H reports 669 students on the CCD universe file.
How Francisco Pancho Medrano J H compares
Francisco Pancho Medrano 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.9% | ▲ 58% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 669 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
669
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 21% in Texas - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.0%
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
$14,470
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.3%
African American 3.7%
White 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Two or More 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.4, Francisco Pancho Medrano J H is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dallas Isd reports $14,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Francisco Pancho Medrano J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W T White H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moises E Molina H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Francisco Pancho Medrano J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,208
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~669 students)
Frequently asked questions about Francisco Pancho Medrano J H
How many students attend Francisco Pancho Medrano J H?
Francisco Pancho Medrano J H has 669 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 717 (2022-23) → 680 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francisco Pancho Medrano J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Francisco Pancho Medrano J H is 11.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% 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 Francisco Pancho Medrano J H?
97.9% of students at Francisco Pancho Medrano J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Francisco Pancho Medrano J H?
The largest demographic group at Francisco Pancho Medrano J H is Hispanic or Latino at 91.3% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Francisco Pancho Medrano J H?
Francisco Pancho Medrano J H 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 Francisco Pancho Medrano J H rank among middle schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Francisco Pancho Medrano J H ranks #34 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 Dallas Isd?
Besides Francisco Pancho Medrano J H, Dallas Isd also operates Skyline H S (3,837 students), Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy (2,208 students), and W T White H S (2,204 students). See the Dallas Isd district page for the complete list.