- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cleveland, TX
Tarkington Middle
Federal NCES profile for Tarkington Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484221004803
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tarkington Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 51.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Tarkington Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tarkington Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Cleveland, TX.
School address
District: Tarkington Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484221004803 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Tarkington Middle held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.4 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 484221004803 · Cleveland, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
411 enr · 14.2:1 · 51.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Tarkington El (738 students)
Tarkington Middle held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.4 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Tarkington Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tarkington El
Tarkington El
738 students
- Tarkington H S
Tarkington H S
544 students
- This school
Tarkington Middle
411 students
- Tarkington Ear 214
Tarkington Early Childhood School
214 students
What this shows Tarkington Middle reports 411 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tarkington Middle compares
Tarkington 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.7% | ▼ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 411 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
411
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Texas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,258
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 411 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.7, Tarkington Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tarkington Isd reports $11,258 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tarkington Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarkington El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tarkington H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tarkington Early Childhood School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tarkington Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~411 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tarkington Middle
How many students attend Tarkington Middle?
Tarkington Middle has 411 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cleveland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 411 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tarkington Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Tarkington Middle is 14.2:1, which is 3% 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 Tarkington Middle?
51.7% of students at Tarkington Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tarkington Middle?
The largest demographic group at Tarkington Middle is White at 74.0% of enrollment, in Cleveland, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tarkington Middle?
Tarkington Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Tarkington Middle rank among middle schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Tarkington Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Cleveland, 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 Cleveland on the city page.
What other schools are in Tarkington Isd?
Besides Tarkington Middle, Tarkington Isd also operates Tarkington El (738 students), Tarkington H S (544 students), and Tarkington Early Childhood School (214 students). See the Tarkington Isd district page for the complete list.