- Enrollment
- 3,288
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Roanoke, TX
John M Tidwell Middle
Federal NCES profile for John M Tidwell Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483318012301
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John M Tidwell Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Roanoke · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 16.8%
- free-lunch eligible
John M Tidwell Middle has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John M Tidwell Middle ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Roanoke, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
John M Tidwell Middle held near 1,051 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.8 → 65.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 483318012301 · Roanoke, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,062 enr · 17.1:1 · 16.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: V R Eaton H S (3,288 students)
John M Tidwell Middle held near 1,051 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.8 → 65.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
John M Tidwell Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- V R Eaton H S
V R Eaton H S
3,288 students
- Byron Nelson H
Byron Nelson H S
2,969 students
- Northwest H S
Northwest H S
2,672 students
- Gene Pike Midd 1,137
Gene Pike Middle
1,137 students
- Medlin Middle 1,109
Medlin Middle
1,109 students
- This school 1,062
John M Tidwell Middle
1,062 students
What this shows John M Tidwell Middle reports 1,062 students on the CCD universe file.
How John M Tidwell Middle compares
John M Tidwell 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.8% | ▼ 73% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,062 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,062
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,236
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
85
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
African American 13.1%
Asian 7.6%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, John M Tidwell Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northwest Isd reports $10,236 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John M Tidwell Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| V R Eaton H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Byron Nelson H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gene Pike Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Medlin Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John M Tidwell Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,969
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,672
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,109
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~1,062 students)
Frequently asked questions about John M Tidwell Middle
How many students attend John M Tidwell Middle?
John M Tidwell Middle has 1,062 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Roanoke, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,039 (2022-23) → 1,051 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John M Tidwell Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at John M Tidwell Middle is 17.1:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John M Tidwell Middle?
16.8% of students at John M Tidwell Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John M Tidwell Middle?
The largest demographic group at John M Tidwell Middle is White at 53.0% of enrollment, in Roanoke, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John M Tidwell Middle?
John M Tidwell Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 John M Tidwell Middle rank among public schools in Roanoke?
By Resource Investment Index, John M Tidwell Middle ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Roanoke, 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 Roanoke on the city page.
What other schools are in Northwest Isd?
Besides John M Tidwell Middle, Northwest Isd also operates V R Eaton H S (3,288 students), Byron Nelson H S (2,969 students), and Northwest H S (2,672 students). See the Northwest Isd district page for the complete list.