- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cedar Hill, TX
W S Permenter Middle
Federal NCES profile for W S Permenter Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481323000825
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W S Permenter Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Cedar Hill · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 70.9%
- free-lunch eligible
W S Permenter Middle has class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W S Permenter Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Cedar Hill, TX.
School address
District: Cedar Hill Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481323000825 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-124 students YoY
W S Permenter Middle shrank from 626 students in 2022-23 to 502 in 2023-24 (-19.8%).
Teacher FTE added 39.8 → 40.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-124 students YoY 481323000825 · Cedar Hill, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 11.7:1 · 70.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Hill H S (1,974 students)
W S Permenter Middle shrank from 626 students in 2022-23 to 502 in 2023-24 (-19.8%). Teacher FTE added 39.8 → 40.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
W S Permenter Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedar Hill H S
Cedar Hill H S
1,974 students
- Waterford Oaks 521
Waterford Oaks El
521 students
- Cedar Hill Col 520
Cedar Hill Collegiate Prep
520 students
- Bessie Coleman 488
Bessie Coleman Middle
488 students
- Lakeridge El 466
Lakeridge El
466 students
- This school 456
W S Permenter Middle
456 students
What this shows W S Permenter Middle reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How W S Permenter Middle compares
W S Permenter 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.9% | ▲ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 21% in Texas - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
58.8%
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
$11,107
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 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
128
in-school suspensions + 177 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 66.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 61.4%
Hispanic or Latino 34.2%
Two or More 1.8%
White 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, W S Permenter Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cedar Hill Isd reports $11,107 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W S Permenter Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Hill H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waterford Oaks El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Hill Collegiate Prep | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bessie Coleman Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeridge El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W S Permenter Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- 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 (~456 students)
Frequently asked questions about W S Permenter Middle
How many students attend W S Permenter Middle?
W S Permenter Middle has 456 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cedar Hill, TX. CCD year-over-year: 626 (2022-23) → 502 (2023-24), down 124.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W S Permenter Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at W S Permenter Middle is 11.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% 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 S Permenter Middle?
70.9% of students at W S Permenter Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W S Permenter Middle?
The largest demographic group at W S Permenter Middle is African American at 61.4% of enrollment, in Cedar Hill, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W S Permenter Middle?
W S Permenter Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 W S Permenter Middle rank among middle schools in Cedar Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, W S Permenter Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Cedar Hill, 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 Cedar Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Cedar Hill Isd?
Besides W S Permenter Middle, Cedar Hill Isd also operates Cedar Hill H S (1,974 students), Waterford Oaks El (521 students), and Cedar Hill Collegiate Prep (520 students). See the Cedar Hill Isd district page for the complete list.