Enrollment
710
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Worth, TX
James Middle
Federal NCES profile for James Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481970001870
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #17 of 40
- middle schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 94.3%
- free-lunch eligible
James Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Middle ranks #17 of 40 middle schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Fort Worth Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481970001870 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at James Middle
James Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Fort Worth, Texas, enrolling 710 students.
At 14.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 94.3% of students qualify for free meals, 52% above the Texas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 710 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 1,419 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #437.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 237 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 453 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 710 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Fort Worth Isd also operates Paschal H S (2,127 students) and Trimble Technical H S (1,924 students) alongside James 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 James Middle compares
James 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.3% | ▲ 52% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 710 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
710
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
94.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Texas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.7%
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
$12,874
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 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
252
in-school suspensions + 201 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 35.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 63.8 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
Hispanic or Latino 81.3%
African American 11.1%
White 5.6%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.3, James Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fort Worth Isd, which includes James Middle.
$12,874
Per student
-6%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.0%
State 25.4%
Federal 23.6%
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 James Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paschal H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trimble Technical H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arlington Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Hills H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Side H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,127
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,898
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,676
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~710 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about James Middle
How many students attend James Middle?
James Middle has 710 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Worth, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at James Middle is 14.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 James Middle?
94.3% of students at James Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Middle?
The largest demographic group at James Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 81.3% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Middle?
James Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 James Middle rank among middle schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, James Middle ranks #17 of 40 middle schools in Fort Worth, 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 Fort Worth on the city page.
Is James Middle a good school?
James Middle earns 41/100 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 Fort Worth Isd?
Besides James Middle, Fort Worth Isd also operates Paschal H S (2,127 students), Trimble Technical H S (1,924 students), and Arlington Heights H S (1,898 students). See the Fort Worth Isd district page for the complete list.
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