- Enrollment
- 2,812
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Denton, TX
Strickland Middle
Federal NCES profile for Strickland Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481674001453
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Strickland Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Denton · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 56.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Strickland Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Strickland Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Denton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Strickland Middle held near 962 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 70.5 → 69.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 481674001453 · Denton, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
956 enr · 13.7:1 · 56.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Ray Braswell H S (2,812 students)
Strickland Middle held near 962 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 70.5 → 69.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Strickland Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ray Braswell H
Ray Braswell H S
2,812 students
- Guyer H S
Guyer H S
2,577 students
- Denton H S
Denton H S
2,083 students
- Ryan H S
Ryan H S
2,051 students
- This school 956
Strickland Middle
956 students
- Crownover Midd 891
Crownover Middle
891 students
What this shows Strickland Middle reports 956 students on the CCD universe file.
How Strickland Middle compares
Strickland 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.1% | ▼ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 956 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
956
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Texas - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$11,484
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
176
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.8%
White 28.1%
African American 12.3%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Strickland Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Denton Isd reports $11,484 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Strickland Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Braswell H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Guyer H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denton H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ryan H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crownover Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Strickland Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,577
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 2,083
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~956 students)
Frequently asked questions about Strickland Middle
How many students attend Strickland Middle?
Strickland Middle has 956 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Denton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 940 (2022-23) → 962 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Strickland Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Strickland Middle is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 Strickland Middle?
56.1% of students at Strickland Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Strickland Middle?
The largest demographic group at Strickland Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 54.8% of enrollment, in Denton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Strickland Middle?
Strickland Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Strickland Middle rank among middle schools in Denton?
By Resource Investment Index, Strickland Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Denton, 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 Denton on the city page.
What other schools are in Denton Isd?
Besides Strickland Middle, Denton Isd also operates Ray Braswell H S (2,812 students), Guyer H S (2,577 students), and Denton H S (2,083 students). See the Denton Isd district page for the complete list.