Enrollment
460
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Duncanville, TX
J Herman Reed Middle
Federal NCES profile for J Herman Reed Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481764001528
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J Herman Reed Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 15
- public schools in Duncanville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 77.8%
- free-lunch eligible
J Herman Reed Middle has class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J Herman Reed Middle ranks #3 of 15 public schools in Duncanville, TX.
School address
District: Duncanville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481764001528 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J Herman Reed Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at J Herman Reed Middle
J Herman Reed Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Duncanville, Texas, enrolling 460 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.7:1, J Herman Reed Middle is leaner than roughly 86% of Texas schools and 27% under the state's 14.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 460 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,962 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #535.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and African American (39%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 230 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 233 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 460 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Duncanville Isd also operates Duncanville H S (4,399 students) and G W Kennemer Middle (795 students) alongside J Herman Reed 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 J Herman Reed Middle compares
J Herman Reed 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.8% | ▲ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.8%
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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 14% in Texas - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.0%
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
$11,709
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 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
123
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 56.7%
African American 38.7%
White 2.0%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, J Herman Reed Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Duncanville Isd, which includes J Herman Reed Middle.
$11,709
Per student
-14%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.5%
State 37.9%
Federal 15.7%
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 J Herman Reed Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duncanville H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| G W Kennemer Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James R Bilhartz Jr El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Acton El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Lee Hastings El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J Herman Reed Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,399
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~460 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about J Herman Reed Middle
How many students attend J Herman Reed Middle?
J Herman Reed Middle has 460 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Duncanville, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J Herman Reed Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at J Herman Reed Middle is 10.7:1, which is 27% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 32% 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 J Herman Reed Middle?
77.8% of students at J Herman Reed Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J Herman Reed Middle?
The largest demographic group at J Herman Reed Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 56.7% of enrollment, in Duncanville, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J Herman Reed Middle?
J Herman Reed Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 J Herman Reed Middle rank among public schools in Duncanville?
By Resource Investment Index, J Herman Reed Middle ranks #3 of 15 public schools in Duncanville, 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 Duncanville on the city page.
Is J Herman Reed Middle a good school?
J Herman Reed Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools. 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 Duncanville Isd?
Besides J Herman Reed Middle, Duncanville Isd also operates Duncanville H S (4,399 students), G W Kennemer Middle (795 students), and James R Bilhartz Jr El (541 students). See the Duncanville Isd district page for the complete list.
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