Enrollment
840
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Irma Marsh Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Irma Marsh Middle
Irma Marsh Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Fort Worth, Texas, enrolling 840 students.
At 14.7:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 840 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,612 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #849.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 420 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 231 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 840 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 37 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Castleberry Isd also operates Castleberry H S (1,085 students) and Castleberry El (754 students) alongside Irma Marsh 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 Irma Marsh Middle compares
Irma Marsh 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,456
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Castleberry Isd, which includes Irma Marsh Middle.
$12,456
Per student
-9%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.3%
State 53.6%
Federal 21.0%
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 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
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
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 (~840 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Irma Marsh Middle a good school?
Irma Marsh Middle earns 38/100 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 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.
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