Enrollment
480
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Haltom City, TX
North Oaks Middle
Federal NCES profile for North Oaks Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481023000492
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Oaks Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 13
- public schools in Haltom City · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
North Oaks Middle has class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Oaks Middle ranks #5 of 13 public schools in Haltom City, TX.
School address
District: Birdville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481023000492 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Oaks Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Oaks Middle
North Oaks Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Haltom City, Texas, enrolling 480 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.3% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 480 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,534 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #738.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 240 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Birdville Isd spends $10,544 per pupil, 23% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 108 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 480 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Birdville Isd also operates Haltom H S (2,757 students) and Birdville H S (2,069 students) alongside North Oaks Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Oaks Middle compares
North Oaks Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▲ 2% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in Texas - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.9%
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
$10,544
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.8%
White 22.1%
African American 16.7%
Asian 8.5%
Two or More 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, North Oaks Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Birdville Isd, which includes North Oaks Middle.
$10,544
Per student
-23%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.1%
State 29.9%
Federal 15.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How North Oaks Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haltom H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Birdville H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Haltom Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Richland Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Oaks Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,757
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,069
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,063
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~480 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Oaks Middle
How many students attend North Oaks Middle?
North Oaks Middle has 480 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Haltom City, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Oaks Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at North Oaks Middle is 12.3:1, which is 16% 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 North Oaks Middle?
63.3% of students at North Oaks Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Oaks Middle?
The largest demographic group at North Oaks Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 45.8% of enrollment, in Haltom City, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Oaks Middle?
North Oaks Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Oaks Middle rank among public schools in Haltom City?
By Resource Investment Index, North Oaks Middle ranks #5 of 13 public schools in Haltom City, 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 Haltom City on the city page.
Is North Oaks Middle a good school?
North Oaks Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Birdville Isd?
Besides North Oaks Middle, Birdville Isd also operates Haltom H S (2,757 students), Birdville H S (2,069 students), and Richland H S (2,063 students). See the Birdville Isd district page for the complete list.
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