- Enrollment
- 2,972
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Richardson, TX
Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet
Federal NCES profile for Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483702004156
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Richardson · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 45.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Richardson, TX.
School address
District: Richardson Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483702004156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet held near 793 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.3 → 56.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 483702004156 · Richardson, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
771 enr · 13.3:1 · 45.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Highlands H S (2,972 students)
Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet held near 793 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.3 → 56.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Highlands
Lake Highlands H S
2,972 students
- Richardson H S
Richardson H S
2,669 students
- Berkner H S
Berkner H S
2,350 students
- Pearce H S
Pearce H S
2,317 students
- Forest Meadow
Forest Meadow J H
1,211 students
- This school 771
Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet
771 students
What this shows Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet reports 771 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet compares
Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.0% | ▼ 27% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 771 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
771
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Texas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,101
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 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.1%
White 35.1%
African American 11.7%
Asian 4.3%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richardson Isd reports $12,101 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Highlands H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richardson H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berkner H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pearce H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Meadow J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,669
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,350
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,317
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~771 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet
How many students attend Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet?
Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet has 771 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Richardson, TX. CCD year-over-year: 780 (2022-23) → 793 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet?
45.0% of students at Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet?
The largest demographic group at Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet is Hispanic or Latino at 45.1% of enrollment, in Richardson, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet?
Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet rank among middle schools in Richardson?
By Resource Investment Index, Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Richardson, 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 Richardson on the city page.
What other schools are in Richardson Isd?
Besides Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet, Richardson Isd also operates Lake Highlands H S (2,972 students), Richardson H S (2,669 students), and Berkner H S (2,350 students). See the Richardson Isd district page for the complete list.