- Enrollment
- 2,648
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Forney, TX
Warren Middle
Federal NCES profile for Warren 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 481956001811
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Warren Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Forney · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Warren Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Warren Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Forney, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Warren Middle held near 927 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.5 → 58.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 481956001811 · Forney, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
738 enr · 13.2:1 · 21.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: North Forney H S (2,648 students)
Warren Middle held near 927 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.5 → 58.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Warren Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Forney H
North Forney H S
2,648 students
- Forney H S
Forney H S
2,582 students
- Jackson Middle 807
Jackson Middle
807 students
- Rhodes is 746
Rhodes is
746 students
- Willett El 741
Willett El
741 students
- This school 738
Warren Middle
738 students
What this shows Warren Middle reports 738 students on the CCD universe file.
How Warren Middle compares
Warren 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.0% | ▼ 66% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 738 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
738
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Texas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.0%
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
$10,032
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 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
87
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.4%
White 34.1%
African American 25.2%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Warren Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Forney Isd reports $10,032 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Warren Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Forney H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forney H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rhodes is | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willett El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Warren Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,582
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~738 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Warren Middle
How many students attend Warren Middle?
Warren Middle has 738 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Forney, TX. CCD year-over-year: 903 (2022-23) → 927 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warren Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Warren Middle is 13.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% 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 Warren Middle?
21.0% of students at Warren Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Warren Middle?
The largest demographic group at Warren Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 35.4% of enrollment, in Forney, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Warren Middle?
Warren 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 Warren Middle rank among middle schools in Forney?
By Resource Investment Index, Warren Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Forney, 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 Forney on the city page.
What other schools are in Forney Isd?
Besides Warren Middle, Forney Isd also operates North Forney H S (2,648 students), Forney H S (2,582 students), and Jackson Middle (807 students). See the Forney Isd district page for the complete list.