Enrollment
838
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mccarroll Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mccarroll Middle
Mccarroll Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Decatur, Texas, enrolling 838 students.
At 15:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 838 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,059 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #341.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 419 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Decatur Isd spends $10,982 per pupil, 20% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Decatur Isd also operates Decatur H S (1,163 students) and Carson El (489 students) alongside Mccarroll 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 Mccarroll Middle compares
Mccarroll 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,982
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Decatur Isd, which includes Mccarroll Middle.
$10,982
Per student
-20%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.5%
State 19.7%
Federal 12.8%
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 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
- 1,163
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
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 (~838 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mccarroll Middle a good school?
Mccarroll Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 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.
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