- Enrollment
- 2,970
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Worth, TX
Hillwood Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hillwood Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482526008917
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillwood Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #11 of 40
- middle schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillwood Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillwood Middle ranks #11 of 40 middle schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Hillwood Middle held near 1,216 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 89.5 → 82.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 482526008917 · Fort Worth, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,126 enr · 12.7:1 · 33.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Timber Creek H S (2,970 students)
Hillwood Middle held near 1,216 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 89.5 → 82.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hillwood Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Timber Creek H
Timber Creek H S
2,970 students
- Keller H S
Keller H S
2,951 students
- Central H S
Central H S
2,410 students
- Fossil Ridge H
Fossil Ridge H S
2,140 students
- This school 1,126
Hillwood Middle
1,126 students
- Parkwood Hill 1,022
Parkwood Hill Int
1,022 students
What this shows Hillwood Middle reports 1,126 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillwood Middle compares
Hillwood 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▼ 46% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,126 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,126
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Texas - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.6%
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
$10,925
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
Counselors2.9 FTE
Per 392 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
205
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.1%
Hispanic or Latino 28.2%
African American 11.8%
Asian 9.8%
Two or More 9.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 40.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.7, Hillwood Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Keller Isd reports $10,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillwood Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Creek H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Keller H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fossil Ridge H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkwood Hill Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillwood Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,951
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,410
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,140
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,022
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~1,126 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillwood Middle
How many students attend Hillwood Middle?
Hillwood Middle has 1,126 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,228 (2022-23) → 1,216 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillwood Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillwood Middle is 12.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillwood Middle?
33.5% of students at Hillwood Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillwood Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hillwood Middle is White at 40.1% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillwood Middle?
Hillwood Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Hillwood Middle rank among middle schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillwood Middle ranks #11 of 40 middle schools in Fort Worth, 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 Fort Worth on the city page.
What other schools are in Keller Isd?
Besides Hillwood Middle, Keller Isd also operates Timber Creek H S (2,970 students), Keller H S (2,951 students), and Central H S (2,410 students). See the Keller Isd district page for the complete list.