- Enrollment
- 2,230
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Frisco, TX
Pearson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Pearson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482001013090
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pearson Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #10 of 16
- middle schools in Frisco · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 5.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pearson Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pearson Middle ranks #10 of 16 middle schools in Frisco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Pearson Middle held near 1,025 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 66.6 → 69.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 482001013090 · Frisco, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,032 enr · 15.6:1 · 5.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Wakeland H S (2,230 students)
Pearson Middle held near 1,025 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 66.6 → 69.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Pearson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wakeland H S
Wakeland H S
2,230 students
- Reedy H S
Reedy H S
2,201 students
- Lebanon Trail
Lebanon Trail H S
2,173 students
- Centennial H S
Centennial H S
2,018 students
- Lone Star H S
Lone Star H S
2,004 students
- This school
Pearson Middle
1,032 students
What this shows Pearson Middle reports 1,032 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pearson Middle compares
Pearson 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.3% | ▼ 91% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,032 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,032
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Texas - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,217
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 516 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 48.9%
White 30.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Pearson Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Frisco Isd reports $10,217 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pearson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakeland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reedy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lebanon Trail H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lone Star H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pearson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,173
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,018
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~1,032 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pearson Middle
How many students attend Pearson Middle?
Pearson Middle has 1,032 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Frisco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 997 (2022-23) → 1,025 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pearson Middle is 15.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pearson Middle?
5.3% of students at Pearson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pearson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Pearson Middle is Asian at 48.9% of enrollment, in Frisco, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pearson Middle?
Pearson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Pearson Middle rank among middle schools in Frisco?
By Resource Investment Index, Pearson Middle ranks #10 of 16 middle schools in Frisco, 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 Frisco on the city page.
What other schools are in Frisco Isd?
Besides Pearson Middle, Frisco Isd also operates Wakeland H S (2,230 students), Reedy H S (2,201 students), and Lebanon Trail H S (2,173 students). See the Frisco Isd district page for the complete list.