- Enrollment
- 2,751
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-93 students YoY
T a Howard Middle shrank from 687 students in 2022-23 to 594 in 2023-24 (-13.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 47.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-93 students YoY 482892005411 · Arlington, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
574 enr · 12.2:1 · 64.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Mansfield Lake Ridge H S (2,751 students)
T a Howard Middle shrank from 687 students in 2022-23 to 594 in 2023-24 (-13.5%). Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 47.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
T a Howard Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mansfield Lake
Mansfield Lake Ridge H S
2,751 students
- Mansfield Lega
Mansfield Legacy H S
2,568 students
- Mansfield H S
Mansfield H S
2,552 students
- Mansfield Timb
Mansfield Timberview H S
1,788 students
- Mansfield Summ
Mansfield Summit H S
1,772 students
- This school 574
T a Howard Middle
574 students
What this shows T a Howard Middle reports 574 students on the CCD universe file.
How T a Howard Middle compares
T a Howard Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,678
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 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.
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
District finance for Mansfield Isd reports $10,678 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,568
- 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
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 (~574 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 687 (2022-23) → 594 (2023-24), down 93.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.