Enrollment
1,079
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dallas, TX
J L Long Middle
Federal NCES profile for J L Long Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481623001307
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J L Long Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #25 of 52
- middle schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 58.0%
- free-lunch eligible
J L Long Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J L Long Middle ranks #25 of 52 middle schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
81.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J L Long Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at J L Long Middle
J L Long Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in Dallas, Texas, enrolling 1,079 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.0% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,079 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 801 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #116.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and White (28%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 360 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 19.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Dallas Isd also operates Skyline H S (3,837 students) and Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy (2,208 students) alongside J L Long 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 L Long Middle compares
J L Long 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.0% | ▼ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,079 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,079
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Texas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$12,650
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 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 60.0%
White 28.0%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, J L Long Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dallas Isd, which includes J L Long Middle.
$12,650
Per student
-7%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.4%
State 8.0%
Federal 19.6%
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 L Long Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W T White H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moises E Molina H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J L Long Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,837
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,208
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~1,079 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about J L Long Middle
How many students attend J L Long Middle?
J L Long Middle has 1,079 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dallas, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J L Long Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at J L Long Middle is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 L Long Middle?
58.0% of students at J L Long Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J L Long Middle?
The largest demographic group at J L Long Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J L Long Middle?
J L Long Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 L Long Middle rank among middle schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, J L Long Middle ranks #25 of 52 middle schools in Dallas, 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 Dallas on the city page.
Is J L Long Middle a good school?
J L Long Middle earns 47/100 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 Dallas Isd?
Besides J L Long Middle, Dallas Isd also operates Skyline H S (3,837 students), Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy (2,208 students), and W T White H S (2,204 students). See the Dallas Isd district page for the complete list.
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