Enrollment
726
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frank Seale Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frank Seale Middle
Frank Seale Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Midlothian, Texas, enrolling 726 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 726 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,271 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #262.
Its student body is led by White (36%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 363 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 217 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 726 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Midlothian Isd also operates Midlothian H S (1,976 students) and Midlothian Heritage H S (1,760 students) alongside Frank Seale 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 Frank Seale Middle compares
Frank Seale 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,262
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
Counselors2.0 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Midlothian Isd, which includes Frank Seale Middle.
$11,262
Per student
-17%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.1%
State 29.2%
Federal 11.7%
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 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
- 1,976
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
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 (~726 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Frank Seale Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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