- Enrollment
- 3,837
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dallas, TX
Robert T Hill Middle
Federal NCES profile for Robert T Hill Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481623001276
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert T Hill Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #12 of 52
- middle schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 84.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert T Hill Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert T Hill Middle ranks #12 of 52 middle schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Robert T Hill Middle held near 786 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.9 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 481623001276 · Dallas, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
762 enr · 14.1:1 · 84.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline H S (3,837 students)
Robert T Hill Middle held near 786 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.9 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Robert T Hill Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Skyline H S
Skyline H S
3,837 students
- Bryan Adams H
Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy
2,208 students
- W T White H S
W T White H S
2,204 students
- Sunset H S
Sunset H S
2,164 students
- Moises E Molin
Moises E Molina H S
2,006 students
- This school 762
Robert T Hill Middle
762 students
What this shows Robert T Hill Middle reports 762 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert T Hill Middle compares
Robert T Hill 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.8% | ▲ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 762 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
762
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Texas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$14,470
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.4%
White 8.5%
African American 7.9%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.0, Robert T Hill Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dallas Isd reports $14,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert T Hill Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W T White H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moises E Molina H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert T Hill Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,208
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~762 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Robert T Hill Middle
How many students attend Robert T Hill Middle?
Robert T Hill Middle has 762 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 803 (2022-23) → 786 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert T Hill Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert T Hill Middle is 14.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Robert T Hill Middle?
84.8% of students at Robert T Hill Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert T Hill Middle?
The largest demographic group at Robert T Hill Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 80.4% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert T Hill Middle?
Robert T Hill Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Robert T Hill Middle rank among middle schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert T Hill Middle ranks #12 of 52 middle schools in Dallas, 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 Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Dallas Isd?
Besides Robert T Hill Middle, Dallas Isd also operates Skyline H S (3,837 students), Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy (2,208 students), and W T White H S (2,204 students). See the Dallas Isd district page for the complete list.