- Enrollment
- 3,239
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Grand Prairie, TX
Ronald W Reagan Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ronald W Reagan Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482142010592
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ronald W Reagan Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 8
- middle schools in Grand Prairie · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Texas
- 42.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ronald W Reagan Middle has class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ronald W Reagan Middle ranks #3 of 8 middle schools in Grand Prairie, TX.
School address
District: Grand Prairie Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482142010592 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Ronald W Reagan Middle held near 927 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.6 → 52.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 482142010592 · Grand Prairie, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
885 enr · 17:1 · 42.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: South Grand Prairie H S (3,239 students)
Ronald W Reagan Middle held near 927 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.6 → 52.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ronald W Reagan Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Grand Pr
South Grand Prairie H S
3,239 students
- Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie H S
2,817 students
- John a Dubiski
John a Dubiski Career H S
1,574 students
- This school 885
Ronald W Reagan Middle
885 students
- Grand Prairie 877
Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy
877 students
- Garner Fine Ar 817
Garner Fine Arts Academy
817 students
What this shows Ronald W Reagan Middle reports 885 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ronald W Reagan Middle compares
Ronald W Reagan 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.4% | ▼ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 885 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
885
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Texas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,976
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 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.9%
African American 29.6%
White 10.8%
Asian 6.3%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Ronald W Reagan Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grand Prairie Isd reports $11,976 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ronald W Reagan Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Grand Prairie H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Prairie H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John a Dubiski Career H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garner Fine Arts Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ronald W Reagan Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,817
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,574
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~885 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ronald W Reagan Middle
How many students attend Ronald W Reagan Middle?
Ronald W Reagan Middle has 885 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Grand Prairie, TX. CCD year-over-year: 922 (2022-23) → 927 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ronald W Reagan Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ronald W Reagan Middle is 17:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ronald W Reagan Middle?
42.4% of students at Ronald W Reagan Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ronald W Reagan Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ronald W Reagan Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment, in Grand Prairie, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ronald W Reagan Middle?
Ronald W Reagan Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Ronald W Reagan Middle rank among middle schools in Grand Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, Ronald W Reagan Middle ranks #3 of 8 middle schools in Grand Prairie, 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 Grand Prairie on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Prairie Isd?
Besides Ronald W Reagan Middle, Grand Prairie Isd also operates South Grand Prairie H S (3,239 students), Grand Prairie H S (2,817 students), and John a Dubiski Career H S (1,574 students). See the Grand Prairie Isd district page for the complete list.