- Enrollment
- 2,757
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Haltom City, TX
Haltom Middle
Federal NCES profile for Haltom Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481023000490
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Haltom Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #10 of 13
- public schools in Haltom City · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 71.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Haltom Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Haltom Middle ranks #10 of 13 public schools in Haltom City, TX.
School address
District: Birdville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481023000490 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Haltom Middle held near 932 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.5 → 59.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 481023000490 · Haltom City, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
909 enr · 15.2:1 · 71.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Haltom H S (2,757 students)
Haltom Middle held near 932 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.5 → 59.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Haltom Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haltom H S
Haltom H S
2,757 students
- Birdville H S
Birdville H S
2,069 students
- Richland H S
Richland H S
2,063 students
- This school 909
Haltom Middle
909 students
- North Richland 882
North Richland Middle
882 students
- Smithfield Mid 798
Smithfield Middle
798 students
What this shows Haltom Middle reports 909 students on the CCD universe file.
How Haltom Middle compares
Haltom 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.8% | ▲ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 909 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
909
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$10,940
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 909 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.1%
White 12.1%
Asian 2.6%
African American 1.9%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.6, Haltom Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Birdville Isd reports $10,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Haltom Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haltom H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Birdville H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Richland Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smithfield Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Haltom Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,069
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,063
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- 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 (~909 students)
Frequently asked questions about Haltom Middle
How many students attend Haltom Middle?
Haltom Middle has 909 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Haltom City, TX. CCD year-over-year: 954 (2022-23) → 932 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Haltom Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Haltom Middle is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Haltom Middle?
71.8% of students at Haltom Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Haltom Middle?
The largest demographic group at Haltom Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 81.1% of enrollment, in Haltom City, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Haltom Middle?
Haltom Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Haltom Middle rank among public schools in Haltom City?
By Resource Investment Index, Haltom Middle ranks #10 of 13 public schools in Haltom City, 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 Haltom City on the city page.
What other schools are in Birdville Isd?
Besides Haltom Middle, Birdville Isd also operates Haltom H S (2,757 students), Birdville H S (2,069 students), and Richland H S (2,063 students). See the Birdville Isd district page for the complete list.