- Enrollment
- 2,757
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mesquite, TX
Mcdonald Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mcdonald Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483039003409
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcdonald Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #8 of 10
- middle schools in Mesquite · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 83.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcdonald Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdonald Middle ranks #8 of 10 middle schools in Mesquite, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Mcdonald Middle held near 778 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 53.8 → 53.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 483039003409 · Mesquite, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
787 enr · 14.8:1 · 83.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Horn H S (2,757 students)
Mcdonald Middle held near 778 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 53.8 → 53.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mcdonald Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Horn H S
Horn H S
2,757 students
- Mesquite H S
Mesquite H S
2,294 students
- North Mesquite
North Mesquite H S
2,099 students
- West Mesquite
West Mesquite H S
1,997 students
- Vroonland - Va
Vroonland - Vanguard H S
1,605 students
- This school 787
Mcdonald Middle
787 students
What this shows Mcdonald Middle reports 787 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcdonald Middle compares
Mcdonald 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.2% | ▲ 34% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 787 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
787
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Texas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$12,223
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 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
179
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.3%
African American 19.3%
White 9.0%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, Mcdonald Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mesquite Isd reports $12,223 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcdonald Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horn H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mesquite H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Mesquite H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Mesquite H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vroonland - Vanguard H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcdonald Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,294
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,099
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,997
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~787 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mcdonald Middle
How many students attend Mcdonald Middle?
Mcdonald Middle has 787 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mesquite, TX. CCD year-over-year: 786 (2022-23) → 778 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcdonald Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcdonald Middle is 14.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcdonald Middle?
83.2% of students at Mcdonald Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcdonald Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mcdonald Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 67.3% of enrollment, in Mesquite, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcdonald Middle?
Mcdonald Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Mcdonald Middle rank among middle schools in Mesquite?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdonald Middle ranks #8 of 10 middle schools in Mesquite, 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 Mesquite on the city page.
What other schools are in Mesquite Isd?
Besides Mcdonald Middle, Mesquite Isd also operates Horn H S (2,757 students), Mesquite H S (2,294 students), and North Mesquite H S (2,099 students). See the Mesquite Isd district page for the complete list.