- Enrollment
- 2,127
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Worth, TX
Mclean 6th Grade
Federal NCES profile for Mclean 6th Grade, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481970008912
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mclean 6th Grade earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #17 of 40
- middle schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 54.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mclean 6th Grade has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mclean 6th Grade ranks #17 of 40 middle schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Fort Worth Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481970008912 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Mclean 6th Grade held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 481970008912 · Fort Worth, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 15.5:1 · 54.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Paschal H S (2,127 students)
Mclean 6th Grade held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mclean 6th Grade in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paschal H S
Paschal H S
2,127 students
- Trimble Techni
Trimble Technical H S
1,924 students
- Arlington Heig
Arlington Heights H S
1,898 students
- South Hills H
South Hills H S
1,846 students
- North Side H S
North Side H S
1,676 students
- This school 388
Mclean 6th Grade
388 students
What this shows Mclean 6th Grade reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mclean 6th Grade compares
Mclean 6th Grade 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.6% | ▼ 12% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Texas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.3%
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
$13,690
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.6%
White 30.2%
African American 4.9%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Mclean 6th Grade is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Worth Isd reports $13,690 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mclean 6th Grade Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paschal H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trimble Technical H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arlington Heights H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Hills H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Side H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mclean 6th Grade's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,898
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,676
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~388 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mclean 6th Grade
How many students attend Mclean 6th Grade?
Mclean 6th Grade has 388 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mclean 6th Grade?
The student-teacher ratio at Mclean 6th Grade is 15.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mclean 6th Grade?
54.6% of students at Mclean 6th Grade are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mclean 6th Grade?
The largest demographic group at Mclean 6th Grade is Hispanic or Latino at 61.6% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mclean 6th Grade?
Mclean 6th Grade 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 Mclean 6th Grade rank among middle schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Mclean 6th Grade ranks #17 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 Fort Worth Isd?
Besides Mclean 6th Grade, Fort Worth Isd also operates Paschal H S (2,127 students), Trimble Technical H S (1,924 students), and Arlington Heights H S (1,898 students). See the Fort Worth Isd district page for the complete list.