Enrollment
807
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jackson Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jackson Middle
Jackson Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Forney, Texas, enrolling 807 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 807 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,080 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #566.
Its student body is led by African American (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 404 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Forney Isd spends $9,132 per pupil, 33% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 318 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 807 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Forney Isd also operates North Forney H S (2,648 students) and Forney H S (2,582 students) alongside Jackson 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 Jackson Middle compares
Jackson 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,132
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Forney Isd, which includes Jackson Middle.
$9,132
Per student
-33%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.9%
State 38.8%
Federal 9.3%
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 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
- 2,648
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
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 (~807 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Jackson Middle a good school?
Jackson Middle earns 42/100 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 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.
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