Enrollment
882
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · North Richland Hills, TX
North Richland Middle
Federal NCES profile for North Richland Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481023000493
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Richland Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #11 of 14
- public schools in North Richland Hills · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 57.3%
- free-lunch eligible
North Richland Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Richland Middle ranks #11 of 14 public schools in North Richland Hills, TX.
School address
District: Birdville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481023000493 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Richland Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Richland Middle
North Richland Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in North Richland Hills, Texas, enrolling 882 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.3% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 882 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,125 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #647.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 441 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.8% 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: 249 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 882 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 Richland 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 Richland Middle compares
North Richland 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.3% | ▼ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 882 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
882
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.8%
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 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
152
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.2 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 45.6%
White 31.4%
African American 9.3%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, North Richland 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 Richland 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 Richland Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haltom H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Birdville H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Haltom Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smithfield Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Richland 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
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~882 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Richland Middle
How many students attend North Richland Middle?
North Richland Middle has 882 students enrolled. It is a middle school in North Richland Hills, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Richland Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at North Richland Middle is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Richland Middle?
57.3% of students at North Richland Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Richland Middle?
The largest demographic group at North Richland Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 45.6% of enrollment, in North Richland Hills, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Richland Middle?
North Richland Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Richland Middle rank among public schools in North Richland Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, North Richland Middle ranks #11 of 14 public schools in North Richland Hills, 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 North Richland Hills on the city page.
Is North Richland Middle a good school?
North Richland Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. 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 Richland 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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