- Enrollment
- 2,445
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Worth, TX
Marine Creek Middle
Federal NCES profile for Marine Creek 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 481770013789
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marine Creek Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #15 of 40
- middle schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 52.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Marine Creek Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marine Creek Middle ranks #15 of 40 middle schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481770013789 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Marine Creek Middle shrank from 983 students in 2022-23 to 923 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 65.2 → 64.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 481770013789 · Fort Worth, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
926 enr · 14.2:1 · 52.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Boswell H S (2,445 students)
Marine Creek Middle shrank from 983 students in 2022-23 to 923 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 65.2 → 64.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Marine Creek Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boswell H S
Boswell H S
2,445 students
- Chisholm Trail
Chisholm Trail H S
2,258 students
- Saginaw H S
Saginaw H S
2,013 students
- Wayside Middle
Wayside Middle
1,119 students
- Creekview Midd 962
Creekview Middle
962 students
- This school 926
Marine Creek Middle
926 students
What this shows Marine Creek Middle reports 926 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marine Creek Middle compares
Marine Creek Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.3% | ▼ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 926 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
926
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Texas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.1%
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
$10,593
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
Counselors3.3 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
170
in-school suspensions + 177 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.6%
White 25.8%
African American 21.8%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Marine Creek Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd reports $10,593 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marine Creek Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boswell H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chisholm Trail H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saginaw H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wayside Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekview Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marine Creek Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,258
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,013
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- 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 (~926 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marine Creek Middle
How many students attend Marine Creek Middle?
Marine Creek Middle has 926 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 983 (2022-23) → 923 (2023-24), down 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marine Creek Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Marine Creek Middle is 14.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Marine Creek Middle?
52.3% of students at Marine Creek Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marine Creek Middle?
The largest demographic group at Marine Creek Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 43.6% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marine Creek Middle?
Marine Creek Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Marine Creek Middle rank among middle schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Marine Creek Middle ranks #15 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.
What other schools are in Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd?
Besides Marine Creek Middle, Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd also operates Boswell H S (2,445 students), Chisholm Trail H S (2,258 students), and Saginaw H S (2,013 students). See the Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd district page for the complete list.