- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Texarkana, TX
Texas Middle
Federal NCES profile for Texas Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484248004852
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Texas Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #19 of 23
- public schools in Texarkana · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 72.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Texas Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Texas Middle ranks #19 of 23 public schools in Texarkana, TX.
School address
District: Texarkana Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484248004852 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Texas Middle held near 1,361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-52 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 111.2 → 105.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-52 students YoY 484248004852 · Texarkana, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,421 enr · 12.8:1 · 72.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas H S (1,750 students)
Texas Middle held near 1,361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-52 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 111.2 → 105.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Texas Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Texas H S
Texas H S
1,750 students
- This school
Texas Middle
1,421 students
- Nash El 667
Nash El
667 students
- Wake Village E 539
Wake Village El
539 students
- Digital Academ 471
Digital Academy of Texas
471 students
- Highland Park 427
Highland Park El
427 students
What this shows Texas Middle reports 1,421 students on the CCD universe file.
How Texas Middle compares
Texas 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.3% | ▲ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,421 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,421
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in Texas - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.6%
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
$13,568
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 474 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
186
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 46.0%
White 26.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Texas Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Texarkana Isd reports $13,568 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Texas Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nash El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wake Village El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Digital Academy of Texas | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Highland Park El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Texas Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~1,421 students)
Frequently asked questions about Texas Middle
How many students attend Texas Middle?
Texas Middle has 1,421 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Texarkana, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,413 (2022-23) → 1,361 (2023-24), nearly flat (-52).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Texas Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Texas Middle is 12.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% 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 Texas Middle?
72.3% of students at Texas Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Texas Middle?
The largest demographic group at Texas Middle is African American at 46.0% of enrollment, in Texarkana, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Texas Middle?
Texas Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Texas Middle rank among public schools in Texarkana?
By Resource Investment Index, Texas Middle ranks #19 of 23 public schools in Texarkana, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Texarkana on the city page.
What other schools are in Texarkana Isd?
Besides Texas Middle, Texarkana Isd also operates Texas H S (1,750 students), Nash El (667 students), and Wake Village El (539 students). See the Texarkana Isd district page for the complete list.