Enrollment
898
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Worth, TX
Mcanally Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mcanally Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480778014303
👥 S:T ratio 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcanally Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools.
- #36 of 40
- middle schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 19.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcanally Middle has class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcanally Middle ranks #36 of 40 middle schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcanally Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcanally Middle
Mcanally Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Fort Worth, Texas, enrolling 898 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.9% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 898 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 719 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #696, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 49/100).
The surrounding Aledo Isd spends $10,331 per pupil, 24% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Aledo Isd also operates Aledo H S (1,730 students) and Aledo Middle (1,049 students) alongside Mcanally 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 Mcanally Middle compares
Mcanally 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.9% | ▼ 68% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 898 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
898
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in Texas - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,331
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.
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 67.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 2.9%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: White at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Mcanally Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aledo Isd, which includes Mcanally Middle.
$10,331
Per student
-24%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.2%
State 21.9%
Federal 8.0%
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 Mcanally Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aledo H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aledo Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Annetta El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vandagriff El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcanally Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,730
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,049
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~898 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mcanally Middle
How many students attend Mcanally Middle?
Mcanally Middle has 898 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Worth, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcanally Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcanally Middle is 16.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcanally Middle?
19.9% of students at Mcanally Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcanally Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mcanally Middle is White at 67.7% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcanally Middle?
Mcanally Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Mcanally Middle rank among middle schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcanally Middle ranks #36 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 Mcanally Middle a good school?
Mcanally Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 Aledo Isd?
Besides Mcanally Middle, Aledo Isd also operates Aledo H S (1,730 students), Aledo Middle (1,049 students), and Annetta El (689 students). See the Aledo Isd district page for the complete list.
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