Enrollment
574
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Arlington, TX
T a Howard Middle
Federal NCES profile for T a Howard 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 482892005411
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
T a Howard Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #11 of 16
- middle schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 64.9%
- free-lunch eligible
T a Howard Middle has class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, T a Howard Middle ranks #11 of 16 middle schools in Arlington, TX.
School address
District: Mansfield Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482892005411 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How T a Howard Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at T a Howard Middle
T a Howard Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Arlington, Texas, enrolling 574 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 64.9% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 574 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,700 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #666.
Its student body is led by African American (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 287 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Mansfield Isd spends $10,247 per pupil, 25% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 237 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 574 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Mansfield Isd also operates Mansfield Lake Ridge H S (2,751 students) and Mansfield Legacy H S (2,568 students) alongside T a Howard Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How T a Howard Middle compares
T a Howard Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.9% | ▲ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 574 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
574
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 25% in Texas - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.9%
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
$10,247
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
168
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 46.5%
Hispanic or Latino 27.7%
White 12.4%
Asian 8.4%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, T a Howard Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mansfield Isd, which includes T a Howard Middle.
$10,247
Per student
-25%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.8%
State 33.7%
Federal 11.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How T a Howard Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Lake Ridge H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Legacy H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mansfield H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Timberview H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Summit H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to T a Howard Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,751
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,568
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,552
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~574 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about T a Howard Middle
How many students attend T a Howard Middle?
T a Howard Middle has 574 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Arlington, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at T a Howard Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at T a Howard Middle is 12.2:1, which is 17% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 T a Howard Middle?
64.9% of students at T a Howard Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of T a Howard Middle?
The largest demographic group at T a Howard Middle is African American at 46.5% of enrollment, in Arlington, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for T a Howard Middle?
T a Howard Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does T a Howard Middle rank among middle schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, T a Howard Middle ranks #11 of 16 middle schools in Arlington, 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 Arlington on the city page.
Is T a Howard Middle a good school?
T a Howard Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Mansfield Isd?
Besides T a Howard Middle, Mansfield Isd also operates Mansfield Lake Ridge H S (2,751 students), Mansfield Legacy H S (2,568 students), and Mansfield H S (2,552 students). See the Mansfield Isd district page for the complete list.
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