Enrollment
1,062
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John M Tidwell Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at John M Tidwell Middle
John M Tidwell Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Roanoke, Texas, enrolling 1,062 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.8% free-meal eligibility runs 73% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,062 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 552 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #113.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 354 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
13.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Northwest Isd spends $9,604 per pupil, 30% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Northwest Isd also operates V R Eaton H S (3,288 students) and Byron Nelson H S (2,969 students) alongside John M Tidwell 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 John M Tidwell Middle compares
John M Tidwell 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,604
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northwest Isd, which includes John M Tidwell Middle.
$9,604
Per student
-30%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 85.2%
State 7.0%
Federal 7.8%
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 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
- 3,288
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
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 (~1,062 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is John M Tidwell Middle a good school?
John M Tidwell Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. 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 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.
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