- Enrollment
- 1,976
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Midlothian, TX
Frank Seale Middle
Federal NCES profile for Frank Seale Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483060006303
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frank Seale Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Midlothian · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Frank Seale Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frank Seale Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Midlothian, TX.
School address
District: Midlothian Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483060006303 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Frank Seale Middle held near 666 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 483060006303 · Midlothian, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
726 enr · 15.8:1 · 46.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Midlothian H S (1,976 students)
Frank Seale Middle held near 666 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Frank Seale Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Midlothian H S
Midlothian H S
1,976 students
- Midlothian Her
Midlothian Heritage H S
1,760 students
- Walnut Grove M
Walnut Grove Middle
1,012 students
- Earl & Marthal
Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle
989 students
- This school 726
Frank Seale Middle
726 students
- Longbranch El 686
Longbranch El
686 students
What this shows Frank Seale Middle reports 726 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frank Seale Middle compares
Frank Seale 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▼ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 726 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
726
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Texas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,686
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
182
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.5%
Hispanic or Latino 34.7%
African American 22.9%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 35.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Frank Seale Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Midlothian Isd reports $10,686 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frank Seale Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlothian H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midlothian Heritage H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walnut Grove Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longbranch El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frank Seale Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,760
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~726 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frank Seale Middle
How many students attend Frank Seale Middle?
Frank Seale Middle has 726 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Midlothian, TX. CCD year-over-year: 671 (2022-23) → 666 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank Seale Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank Seale Middle is 15.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frank Seale Middle?
46.9% of students at Frank Seale Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frank Seale Middle?
The largest demographic group at Frank Seale Middle is White at 35.5% of enrollment, in Midlothian, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank Seale Middle?
Frank Seale Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Frank Seale Middle rank among middle schools in Midlothian?
By Resource Investment Index, Frank Seale Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Midlothian, 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 Midlothian on the city page.
What other schools are in Midlothian Isd?
Besides Frank Seale Middle, Midlothian Isd also operates Midlothian H S (1,976 students), Midlothian Heritage H S (1,760 students), and Walnut Grove Middle (1,012 students). See the Midlothian Isd district page for the complete list.