- Enrollment
- 2,757
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
North Richland Middle held near 896 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.9 → 56.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 481023000493 · North Richland Hills, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
882 enr · 15.2:1 · 57.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Haltom H S (2,757 students)
North Richland Middle held near 896 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.9 → 56.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
North Richland Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haltom H S
Haltom H S
2,757 students
- Birdville H S
Birdville H S
2,069 students
- Richland H S
Richland H S
2,063 students
- Haltom Middle 909
Haltom Middle
909 students
- This school 882
North Richland Middle
882 students
- Smithfield Mid 798
Smithfield Middle
798 students
What this shows North Richland Middle reports 882 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Richland Middle compares
North Richland Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,940
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 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.
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
District finance for Birdville Isd reports $10,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,069
- 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
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 (~882 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 890 (2022-23) → 896 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.