- Enrollment
- 2,757
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mesquite, TX
New Middle
Federal NCES profile for New 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 483039006449
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools.
- #5 of 10
- middle schools in Mesquite · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 84.5%
- free-lunch eligible
New Middle has class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Middle ranks #5 of 10 middle schools in Mesquite, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
New Middle shrank from 731 students in 2022-23 to 689 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 55.9 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 483039006449 · Mesquite, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
670 enr · 12.2:1 · 84.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Horn H S (2,757 students)
New Middle shrank from 731 students in 2022-23 to 689 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 55.9 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
New 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 670
New Middle
670 students
What this shows New Middle reports 670 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Middle compares
New 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.5% | ▲ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 670 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
670
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 25% in Texas - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.6%
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 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
204
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.4%
African American 15.5%
White 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, New Middle is less 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 New Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horn H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mesquite H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Mesquite H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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 New 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 (~670 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Middle
How many students attend New Middle?
New Middle has 670 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mesquite, TX. CCD year-over-year: 731 (2022-23) → 689 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at New Middle is 12.2:1, which is 17% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 New Middle?
84.5% of students at New Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Middle?
The largest demographic group at New Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 76.4% of enrollment, in Mesquite, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Middle?
New 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 New Middle rank among middle schools in Mesquite?
By Resource Investment Index, New Middle ranks #5 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 New 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.