Enrollment
569
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Southlake, TX
George Dawson Middle
Federal NCES profile for George Dawson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481302009393
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Dawson Middle earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 12
- public schools in Southlake · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 569
- students enrolled
George Dawson Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Dawson Middle ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Southlake, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George Dawson Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at George Dawson Middle
George Dawson Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Southlake, Texas, enrolling 569 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 569 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Asian (24%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 169 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Carroll Isd spends $10,593 per pupil, 22% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Carroll Isd also operates Carroll Senior H S (1,422 students) and Carroll H S (1,357 students) alongside George Dawson 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 George Dawson Middle compares
George Dawson 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
569
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Texas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,593
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
Counselors3.4 FTE
Per 169 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 56.1%
Asian 23.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, George Dawson Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carroll Isd, which includes George Dawson Middle.
$10,593
Per student
-22%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 86.3%
State 9.1%
Federal 4.5%
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 George Dawson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll Senior H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carroll H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carroll Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Don T Durham Int | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jack D Johnson El | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Dawson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,422
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,357
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~569 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about George Dawson Middle
How many students attend George Dawson Middle?
George Dawson Middle has 569 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Southlake, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Dawson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at George Dawson Middle is 14.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Dawson Middle?
The largest demographic group at George Dawson Middle is White at 56.1% of enrollment, in Southlake, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Dawson Middle?
George Dawson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher 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 George Dawson Middle rank among public schools in Southlake?
By Resource Investment Index, George Dawson Middle ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Southlake, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Southlake on the city page.
Is George Dawson Middle a good school?
George Dawson Middle earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 Carroll Isd?
Besides George Dawson Middle, Carroll Isd also operates Carroll Senior H S (1,422 students), Carroll H S (1,357 students), and Carroll Middle (713 students). See the Carroll Isd district page for the complete list.
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