Enrollment
430
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Iowa Park, TX
W F George Middle
Federal NCES profile for W F George Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482426002704
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W F George Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Iowa Park · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 33.7%
- free-lunch eligible
W F George Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W F George Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Iowa Park, TX.
School address
District: Iowa Park Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 482426002704 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How W F George Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at W F George Middle
W F George Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Iowa Park, Texas, enrolling 430 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 430 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 748 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #409.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 430 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Iowa Park Cisd spends $10,562 per pupil, 23% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Iowa Park Cisd also operates Iowa Park H S (545 students) and Kidwell El (478 students) alongside W F George Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How W F George Middle compares
W F George Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.7% | ▼ 46% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Texas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,562
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 83.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.3, W F George Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Iowa Park Cisd, which includes W F George Middle.
$10,562
Per student
-23%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.5%
State 52.1%
Federal 10.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How W F George Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Park H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kidwell El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bradford El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iowa Park Jjaep | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to W F George Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~430 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about W F George Middle
How many students attend W F George Middle?
W F George Middle has 430 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Iowa Park, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W F George Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at W F George Middle is 13.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 W F George Middle?
33.7% of students at W F George Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W F George Middle?
The largest demographic group at W F George Middle is White at 83.7% of enrollment, in Iowa Park, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W F George Middle?
W F George Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does W F George Middle rank among public schools in Iowa Park?
By Resource Investment Index, W F George Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Iowa Park, 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 Iowa Park on the city page.
Is W F George Middle a good school?
W F George Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Iowa Park Cisd?
Besides W F George Middle, Iowa Park Cisd also operates Iowa Park H S (545 students), Kidwell El (478 students), and Bradford El (450 students). See the Iowa Park Cisd district page for the complete list.
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