- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Worth, TX
Irma Marsh Middle
Federal NCES profile for Irma Marsh Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481317000818
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Irma Marsh Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #24 of 40
- middle schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 78.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Irma Marsh Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Irma Marsh Middle ranks #24 of 40 middle schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Castleberry Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481317000818 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Irma Marsh Middle held near 812 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.1 → 60.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-41 students YoY 481317000818 · Fort Worth, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
840 enr · 14.7:1 · 78.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Castleberry H S (1,085 students)
Irma Marsh Middle held near 812 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.1 → 60.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Irma Marsh Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Castleberry H
Castleberry H S
1,085 students
- This school
Irma Marsh Middle
840 students
- Castleberry El
Castleberry El
754 students
- A V Cato El
A V Cato El
633 students
- Joy James Acad
Joy James Academy of Leadership
471 students
- Reach H S 41
Reach H S
41 students
What this shows Irma Marsh Middle reports 840 students on the CCD universe file.
How Irma Marsh Middle compares
Irma Marsh 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.0% | ▲ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 840 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
840
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Texas - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$14,878
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 420 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
189
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 37 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.1%
White 9.9%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.8, Irma Marsh Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Castleberry Isd reports $14,878 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Irma Marsh Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castleberry H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Castleberry El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| A V Cato El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joy James Academy of Leadership | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reach H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Irma Marsh Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- 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 (~840 students)
Frequently asked questions about Irma Marsh Middle
How many students attend Irma Marsh Middle?
Irma Marsh Middle has 840 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 853 (2022-23) → 812 (2023-24), nearly flat (-41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irma Marsh Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Irma Marsh Middle is 14.7:1, which is 0% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Irma Marsh Middle?
78.0% of students at Irma Marsh Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Irma Marsh Middle?
The largest demographic group at Irma Marsh Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 86.1% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Irma Marsh Middle?
Irma Marsh Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Irma Marsh Middle rank among middle schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Irma Marsh Middle ranks #24 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 Castleberry Isd?
Besides Irma Marsh Middle, Castleberry Isd also operates Castleberry H S (1,085 students), Castleberry El (754 students), and A V Cato El (633 students). See the Castleberry Isd district page for the complete list.