- Enrollment
- 1,760
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Midlothian, TX
Midlothian H S
Federal NCES profile for Midlothian H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483060003458
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midlothian H S earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #11 of 12
- public schools in Midlothian · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 25.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Midlothian H S has class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Midlothian H S ranks #11 of 12 public schools in Midlothian, TX.
School address
District: Midlothian Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483060003458 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Midlothian H S held near 1,940 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-54 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 117.7 → 121.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-54 students YoY 483060003458 · Midlothian, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,976 enr · 16.9:1 · 25.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Midlothian Heritage H S (1,760 students)
Midlothian H S held near 1,940 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-54 headcount). Teacher FTE added 117.7 → 121.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Midlothian H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Midlothian H S
1,976 students
- Midlothian Her
Midlothian Heritage H S
1,760 students
- Walnut Grove M
Walnut Grove Middle
1,012 students
- Earl & Marthal
Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle
989 students
- Frank Seale Mi 726
Frank Seale Middle
726 students
- Longbranch El 686
Longbranch El
686 students
What this shows Midlothian H S reports 1,976 students on the CCD universe file.
How Midlothian H S compares
Midlothian H S 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.4% | ▼ 59% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,976 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,976
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in Texas - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$10,686
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 494 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
312
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 50.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
African American 18.9%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 50.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Midlothian H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Midlothian Isd reports $10,686 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Midlothian H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlothian Heritage H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walnut Grove Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frank Seale Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Longbranch El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Midlothian H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,976 students)
Frequently asked questions about Midlothian H S
How many students attend Midlothian H S?
Midlothian H S has 1,976 students enrolled. It is a high school in Midlothian, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,994 (2022-23) → 1,940 (2023-24), nearly flat (-54).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midlothian H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Midlothian H S is 16.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Midlothian H S?
25.4% of students at Midlothian H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midlothian H S?
The largest demographic group at Midlothian H S is White at 50.1% of enrollment, in Midlothian, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midlothian H S?
Midlothian H S has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Midlothian H S rank among public schools in Midlothian?
By Resource Investment Index, Midlothian H S ranks #11 of 12 public schools in Midlothian, 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 Midlothian on the city page.
What other schools are in Midlothian Isd?
Besides Midlothian H S, Midlothian Isd also operates Midlothian Heritage H S (1,760 students), Walnut Grove Middle (1,012 students), and Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle (989 students). See the Midlothian Isd district page for the complete list.