- Enrollment
- 4,399
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
J Herman Reed Middle shrank from 564 students in 2022-23 to 514 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.1 → 39.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 481764001528 · Duncanville, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 10.7:1 · 77.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Duncanville H S (4,399 students)
J Herman Reed Middle shrank from 564 students in 2022-23 to 514 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE lost 43.1 → 39.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
J Herman Reed Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Duncanville H
Duncanville H S
4,399 students
- G W Kennemer M 795
G W Kennemer Middle
795 students
- James R Bilhar 541
James R Bilhartz Jr El
541 students
- Charles Acton 537
Charles Acton El
537 students
- William Lee Ha 529
William Lee Hastings El
529 students
- This school 460
J Herman Reed Middle
460 students
What this shows J Herman Reed Middle reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How J Herman Reed Middle compares
J Herman Reed Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,244
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
Counselors2.0 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.
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
District finance for Duncanville Isd reports $12,244 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~460 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 564 (2022-23) → 514 (2023-24), down 50.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.