- Enrollment
- 2,648
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Forney, TX
Jackson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481956014075
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Forney · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Forney, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Jackson Middle held near 993 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.9 → 72.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 481956014075 · Forney, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
807 enr · 12.8:1 · 41.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: North Forney H S (2,648 students)
Jackson Middle held near 993 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.9 → 72.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Jackson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Forney H
North Forney H S
2,648 students
- Forney H S
Forney H S
2,582 students
- This school 807
Jackson Middle
807 students
- Rhodes is 746
Rhodes is
746 students
- Willett El 741
Willett El
741 students
- Warren Middle 738
Warren Middle
738 students
What this shows Jackson Middle reports 807 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson Middle compares
Jackson 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▼ 34% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 807 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
807
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in Texas - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$10,032
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 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
236
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 55.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
White 13.1%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Jackson Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Forney Isd reports $10,032 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jackson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Forney H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forney H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rhodes is | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willett El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warren Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,582
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~807 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson Middle
How many students attend Jackson Middle?
Jackson Middle has 807 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Forney, TX. CCD year-over-year: 969 (2022-23) → 993 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Middle is 12.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% 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 Jackson Middle?
41.1% of students at Jackson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Middle is African American at 55.0% of enrollment, in Forney, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Middle?
Jackson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Jackson Middle rank among middle schools in Forney?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Forney, 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 Forney on the city page.
What other schools are in Forney Isd?
Besides Jackson Middle, Forney Isd also operates North Forney H S (2,648 students), Forney H S (2,582 students), and Rhodes is (746 students). See the Forney Isd district page for the complete list.