- Enrollment
- 2,812
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Denton, TX
Mcmath Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mcmath Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481674007864
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcmath Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Denton · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 46.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcmath Middle has class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcmath Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Denton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Mcmath Middle held near 782 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.7 → 60.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 481674007864 · Denton, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
644 enr · 10.9:1 · 46.5% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Ray Braswell H S (2,812 students)
Mcmath Middle held near 782 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.7 → 60.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mcmath Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ray Braswell H
Ray Braswell H S
2,812 students
- Guyer H S
Guyer H S
2,577 students
- Denton H S
Denton H S
2,083 students
- Ryan H S
Ryan H S
2,051 students
- Strickland Mid 956
Strickland Middle
956 students
- This school 644
Mcmath Middle
644 students
What this shows Mcmath Middle reports 644 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcmath Middle compares
Mcmath 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.5% | ▼ 25% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 644 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
644
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 15% in Texas - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.1%
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
$11,484
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
169
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.7%
White 32.6%
African American 17.2%
Asian 4.2%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Mcmath Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Denton Isd reports $11,484 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcmath Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Braswell H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Guyer H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denton H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ryan H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Strickland Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcmath Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,577
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 2,083
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~644 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcmath Middle
How many students attend Mcmath Middle?
Mcmath Middle has 644 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Denton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 761 (2022-23) → 782 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcmath Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcmath Middle is 10.9:1, which is 26% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcmath Middle?
46.5% of students at Mcmath Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcmath Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mcmath Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 42.7% of enrollment, in Denton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcmath Middle?
Mcmath Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Mcmath Middle rank among middle schools in Denton?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcmath Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Denton, 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 Denton on the city page.
What other schools are in Denton Isd?
Besides Mcmath Middle, Denton Isd also operates Ray Braswell H S (2,812 students), Guyer H S (2,577 students), and Denton H S (2,083 students). See the Denton Isd district page for the complete list.