- Enrollment
- 2,970
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Worth, TX
Vista Ridge Middle
Federal NCES profile for Vista Ridge Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482526013312
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vista Ridge Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 40
- middle schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 44.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Vista Ridge Middle has class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Ridge Middle ranks #2 of 40 middle schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-67 students YoY
Vista Ridge Middle shrank from 822 students in 2022-23 to 755 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 65.7 → 56.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-67 students YoY 482526013312 · Fort Worth, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
786 enr · 12.1:1 · 44.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Timber Creek H S (2,970 students)
Vista Ridge Middle shrank from 822 students in 2022-23 to 755 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 65.7 → 56.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Vista Ridge Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Timber Creek H
Timber Creek H S
2,970 students
- Keller H S
Keller H S
2,951 students
- Central H S
Central H S
2,410 students
- Fossil Ridge H
Fossil Ridge H S
2,140 students
- Hillwood Middl 1,126
Hillwood Middle
1,126 students
- This school 786
Vista Ridge Middle
786 students
What this shows Vista Ridge Middle reports 786 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vista Ridge Middle compares
Vista Ridge 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.5% | ▼ 28% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 786 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
786
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Texas - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$10,925
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 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
126
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 32.2%
African American 21.8%
White 19.8%
Asian 16.4%
Two or More 9.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 32.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.4, Vista Ridge Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Keller Isd reports $10,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vista Ridge Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Creek H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Keller H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fossil Ridge H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillwood Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vista Ridge Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,951
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,410
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,140
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~786 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vista Ridge Middle
How many students attend Vista Ridge Middle?
Vista Ridge Middle has 786 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 822 (2022-23) → 755 (2023-24), down 67.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Ridge Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Ridge Middle is 12.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 23% 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 Vista Ridge Middle?
44.5% of students at Vista Ridge Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vista Ridge Middle?
The largest demographic group at Vista Ridge Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 32.2% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vista Ridge Middle?
Vista Ridge Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Vista Ridge Middle rank among middle schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Ridge Middle ranks #2 of 40 middle schools in Fort Worth, 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 Fort Worth on the city page.
What other schools are in Keller Isd?
Besides Vista Ridge Middle, Keller Isd also operates Timber Creek H S (2,970 students), Keller H S (2,951 students), and Central H S (2,410 students). See the Keller Isd district page for the complete list.