- Enrollment
- 1,163
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Decatur, TX
Mccarroll Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mccarroll Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481650001408
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mccarroll Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Decatur · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mccarroll Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mccarroll Middle ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Decatur, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Mccarroll Middle held near 815 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.3 → 58.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 481650001408 · Decatur, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
838 enr · 15:1 · 41.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Decatur H S (1,163 students)
Mccarroll Middle held near 815 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.3 → 58.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mccarroll Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Decatur H S
Decatur H S
1,163 students
- This school
Mccarroll Middle
838 students
- Carson El
Carson El
489 students
- Rann El
Rann El
471 students
- Young El 445
Young El
445 students
- Stem Academy a 380
Stem Academy at Enis El
380 students
What this shows Mccarroll Middle reports 838 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mccarroll Middle compares
Mccarroll 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▼ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 838 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
838
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Texas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,241
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
111
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.8%
Hispanic or Latino 37.4%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Mccarroll Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Decatur Isd reports $11,241 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mccarroll Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carson El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rann El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Young El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stem Academy at Enis El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mccarroll Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~838 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mccarroll Middle
How many students attend Mccarroll Middle?
Mccarroll Middle has 838 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Decatur, TX. CCD year-over-year: 821 (2022-23) → 815 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mccarroll Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mccarroll Middle is 15:1, which is 2% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mccarroll Middle?
41.7% of students at Mccarroll Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mccarroll Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mccarroll Middle is White at 58.8% of enrollment, in Decatur, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mccarroll Middle?
Mccarroll Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Mccarroll Middle rank among public schools in Decatur?
By Resource Investment Index, Mccarroll Middle ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Decatur, 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 Decatur on the city page.
What other schools are in Decatur Isd?
Besides Mccarroll Middle, Decatur Isd also operates Decatur H S (1,163 students), Carson El (489 students), and Rann El (471 students). See the Decatur Isd district page for the complete list.