- Enrollment
- 1,422
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
George Dawson Middle shrank from 609 students in 2022-23 to 577 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.7 → 37.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 481302009393 · Southlake, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
569 enr · 14.6:1 · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Carroll Senior H S (1,422 students)
George Dawson Middle shrank from 609 students in 2022-23 to 577 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 39.7 → 37.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
George Dawson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carroll Senior
Carroll Senior H S
1,422 students
- Carroll H S
Carroll H S
1,357 students
- Carroll Middle
Carroll Middle
713 students
- Don T Durham I
Don T Durham Int
667 students
- Jack D Johnson
Jack D Johnson El
614 students
- This school
George Dawson Middle
569 students
What this shows George Dawson Middle reports 569 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Dawson Middle compares
George Dawson Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,878
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
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.
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
District finance for Carroll Isd reports $10,878 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,357
- 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
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 (~569 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 609 (2022-23) → 577 (2023-24), down 32.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.