- Enrollment
- 2,972
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dallas, TX
Lake Highlands J H
Federal NCES profile for Lake Highlands J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483702004139
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Highlands J H earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #31 of 52
- middle schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Texas
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Highlands J H has class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Highlands J H ranks #31 of 52 middle schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Lake Highlands J H held near 810 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.0 → 64.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 483702004139 · Dallas, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,114 enr · 18:1 · 44.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Highlands H S (2,972 students)
Lake Highlands J H held near 810 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.0 → 64.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lake Highlands J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Highlands
Lake Highlands H S
2,972 students
- Richardson H S
Richardson H S
2,669 students
- Berkner H S
Berkner H S
2,350 students
- Pearce H S
Pearce H S
2,317 students
- Forest Meadow
Forest Meadow J H
1,211 students
- This school 1,114
Lake Highlands J H
1,114 students
What this shows Lake Highlands J H reports 1,114 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Highlands J H compares
Lake Highlands J H 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▼ 29% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,114 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,114
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Texas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,101
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 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
128
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 43.4%
Hispanic or Latino 29.0%
African American 19.1%
Asian 5.1%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Lake Highlands J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richardson Isd reports $12,101 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Highlands J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Highlands H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richardson H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berkner H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pearce H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest Meadow J H | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Highlands J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,669
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,350
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,317
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~1,114 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Highlands J H
How many students attend Lake Highlands J H?
Lake Highlands J H has 1,114 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 822 (2022-23) → 810 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Highlands J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Highlands J H is 18:1, which is 22% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Highlands J H?
44.0% of students at Lake Highlands J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Highlands J H?
The largest demographic group at Lake Highlands J H is White at 43.4% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Highlands J H?
Lake Highlands J H has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Lake Highlands J H rank among middle schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Highlands J H ranks #31 of 52 middle schools in Dallas, 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 Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Richardson Isd?
Besides Lake Highlands J H, Richardson Isd also operates Lake Highlands H S (2,972 students), Richardson H S (2,669 students), and Berkner H S (2,350 students). See the Richardson Isd district page for the complete list.