- Enrollment
- 1,589
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wichita Falls, TX
Mcniel Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mcniel 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 484578005218
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcniel Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Wichita Falls · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcniel Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcniel Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Wichita Falls, TX.
School address
District: Wichita Falls Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484578005218 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-63 students YoY
Mcniel Middle shrank from 1,106 students in 2022-23 to 1,043 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 67.1 → 66.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-63 students YoY 484578005218 · Wichita Falls, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
996 enr · 14.9:1 · 44.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Rider H S (1,589 students)
Mcniel Middle shrank from 1,106 students in 2022-23 to 1,043 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 67.1 → 66.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mcniel Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rider H S
Rider H S
1,589 students
- Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls H S
1,309 students
- Barwise Middle
Barwise Middle
1,164 students
- This school
Mcniel Middle
996 students
- Hirschi H S
Hirschi H S
790 students
- Scotland Park 542
Scotland Park El
542 students
What this shows Mcniel Middle reports 996 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcniel Middle compares
Mcniel Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▼ 28% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 996 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
996
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Texas - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$10,200
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 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
154
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 50.8%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
Two or More 9.2%
African American 8.9%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Mcniel Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wichita Falls Isd reports $10,200 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcniel Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rider H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wichita Falls H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barwise Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hirschi H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scotland Park El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcniel Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,309
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,164
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~996 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcniel Middle
How many students attend Mcniel Middle?
Mcniel Middle has 996 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wichita Falls, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,106 (2022-23) → 1,043 (2023-24), down 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcniel Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcniel Middle is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcniel Middle?
44.4% of students at Mcniel Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcniel Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mcniel Middle is White at 50.8% of enrollment, in Wichita Falls, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcniel Middle?
Mcniel 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 Mcniel Middle rank among middle schools in Wichita Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcniel Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Wichita Falls, 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 Wichita Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Wichita Falls Isd?
Besides Mcniel Middle, Wichita Falls Isd also operates Rider H S (1,589 students), Wichita Falls H S (1,309 students), and Barwise Middle (1,164 students). See the Wichita Falls Isd district page for the complete list.