Enrollment
1,012
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Midlothian, TX
Walnut Grove Middle
Federal NCES profile for Walnut Grove Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483060010630
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walnut Grove Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Midlothian · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 17.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Walnut Grove Middle has class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Grove Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Midlothian, TX.
School address
District: Midlothian Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483060010630 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walnut Grove Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walnut Grove Middle
Walnut Grove Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Midlothian, Texas, enrolling 1,012 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.4:1 is larger than about 88% of Texas schools and 25% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.1% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 1,012 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 595 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #415.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 506 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Midlothian Isd also operates Midlothian H S (1,976 students) and Midlothian Heritage H S (1,760 students) alongside Walnut Grove 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 Walnut Grove Middle compares
Walnut Grove 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 25% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.1% | ▼ 72% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,012 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,012
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 88% in Texas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,262
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 506 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
141
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 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 61.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
African American 11.7%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Walnut Grove Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Midlothian Isd, which includes Walnut Grove Middle.
$11,262
Per student
-17%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.1%
State 29.2%
Federal 11.7%
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 Walnut Grove Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlothian H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Midlothian Heritage H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank Seale Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Longbranch El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walnut Grove Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,976
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,760
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~1,012 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Walnut Grove Middle
How many students attend Walnut Grove Middle?
Walnut Grove Middle has 1,012 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Midlothian, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Grove Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Grove Middle is 18.4:1, which is 25% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walnut Grove Middle?
17.1% of students at Walnut Grove Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walnut Grove Middle?
The largest demographic group at Walnut Grove Middle is White at 61.5% of enrollment, in Midlothian, 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 Walnut Grove Middle?
Walnut Grove Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Walnut Grove Middle rank among middle schools in Midlothian?
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Grove Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Midlothian, 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 Midlothian on the city page.
Is Walnut Grove Middle a good school?
Walnut Grove Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. 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 Midlothian Isd?
Besides Walnut Grove Middle, Midlothian Isd also operates Midlothian H S (1,976 students), Midlothian Heritage H S (1,760 students), and Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle (989 students). See the Midlothian Isd district page for the complete list.
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