- Enrollment
- 3,810
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dickinson, TX
R D Mcadams J H
Federal NCES profile for R D Mcadams J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481707001481
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R D Mcadams J H earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas schools.
- #7 of 13
- public schools in Dickinson · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 55.7%
- free-lunch eligible
R D Mcadams J H has class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R D Mcadams J H ranks #7 of 13 public schools in Dickinson, TX.
School address
District: Dickinson Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481707001481 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-96 students YoY
R D Mcadams J H shrank from 950 students in 2022-23 to 854 in 2023-24 (-10.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 76.6 → 72.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-96 students YoY 481707001481 · Dickinson, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
891 enr · 11.7:1 · 55.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Dickinson H S (3,810 students)
R D Mcadams J H shrank from 950 students in 2022-23 to 854 in 2023-24 (-10.1%). Teacher FTE lost 76.6 → 72.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
R D Mcadams J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dickinson H S
Dickinson H S
3,810 students
- This school 891
R D Mcadams J H
891 students
- Eugene 'Gene' 877
Eugene 'Gene' Kranz J H
877 students
- Louis G Lobit 774
Louis G Lobit El
774 students
- Elva C Lobit M 669
Elva C Lobit Middle
669 students
- John and Shama 614
John and Shamarion Barber Middle
614 students
What this shows R D Mcadams J H reports 891 students on the CCD universe file.
How R D Mcadams J H compares
R D Mcadams J H 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.7% | ▼ 10% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 891 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
891
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 21% in Texas - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.1%
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
$12,124
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 446 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
217
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.1%
White 21.0%
African American 13.0%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, R D Mcadams J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dickinson Isd reports $12,124 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How R D Mcadams J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eugene 'Gene' Kranz J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Louis G Lobit El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elva C Lobit Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John and Shamarion Barber Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to R D Mcadams J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- 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 (~891 students)
Frequently asked questions about R D Mcadams J H
How many students attend R D Mcadams J H?
R D Mcadams J H has 891 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dickinson, TX. CCD year-over-year: 950 (2022-23) → 854 (2023-24), down 96.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R D Mcadams J H?
The student-teacher ratio at R D Mcadams J H is 11.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% 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 R D Mcadams J H?
55.7% of students at R D Mcadams J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R D Mcadams J H?
The largest demographic group at R D Mcadams J H is Hispanic or Latino at 61.1% of enrollment, in Dickinson, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R D Mcadams J H?
R D Mcadams J H 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 R D Mcadams J H rank among public schools in Dickinson?
By Resource Investment Index, R D Mcadams J H ranks #7 of 13 public schools in Dickinson, 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 Dickinson on the city page.
What other schools are in Dickinson Isd?
Besides R D Mcadams J H, Dickinson Isd also operates Dickinson H S (3,810 students), Eugene 'Gene' Kranz J H (877 students), and Louis G Lobit El (774 students). See the Dickinson Isd district page for the complete list.