- Enrollment
- 2,757
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mesquite, TX
Terry Middle
Federal NCES profile for Terry Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483039011201
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Terry Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools.
- #10 of 10
- middle schools in Mesquite · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 79.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Terry Middle has class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Terry Middle ranks #10 of 10 middle schools in Mesquite, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-183 students YoY
Terry Middle shrank from 1,049 students in 2022-23 to 866 in 2023-24 (-17.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 63.5 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-183 students YoY 483039011201 · Mesquite, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
780 enr · 12.4:1 · 79.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Horn H S (2,757 students)
Terry Middle shrank from 1,049 students in 2022-23 to 866 in 2023-24 (-17.4%). Teacher FTE lost 63.5 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Terry Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Horn H S
Horn H S
2,757 students
- Mesquite H S
Mesquite H S
2,294 students
- North Mesquite
North Mesquite H S
2,099 students
- West Mesquite
West Mesquite H S
1,997 students
- Vroonland - Va
Vroonland - Vanguard H S
1,605 students
- This school 780
Terry Middle
780 students
What this shows Terry Middle reports 780 students on the CCD universe file.
How Terry Middle compares
Terry 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.5% | ▲ 28% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 780 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
780
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 27% in Texas - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.7%
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
$12,223
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 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
257
in-school suspensions + 120 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 56.5%
Hispanic or Latino 33.7%
White 5.1%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Terry Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mesquite Isd reports $12,223 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Terry Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horn H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mesquite H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Mesquite H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Mesquite H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vroonland - Vanguard H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Terry Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,294
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,099
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,997
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~780 students)
Frequently asked questions about Terry Middle
How many students attend Terry Middle?
Terry Middle has 780 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mesquite, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,049 (2022-23) → 866 (2023-24), down 183.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Terry Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Terry Middle is 12.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% 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 Terry Middle?
79.5% of students at Terry Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Terry Middle?
The largest demographic group at Terry Middle is African American at 56.5% of enrollment, in Mesquite, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Terry Middle?
Terry Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Terry Middle rank among middle schools in Mesquite?
By Resource Investment Index, Terry Middle ranks #10 of 10 middle schools in Mesquite, 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 Mesquite on the city page.
What other schools are in Mesquite Isd?
Besides Terry Middle, Mesquite Isd also operates Horn H S (2,757 students), Mesquite H S (2,294 students), and North Mesquite H S (2,099 students). See the Mesquite Isd district page for the complete list.