- Enrollment
- 2,757
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Watauga, TX
Watauga Middle
Federal NCES profile for Watauga Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481023000505
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Watauga Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Watauga · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 61.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Watauga Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Watauga Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Watauga, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Watauga Middle held near 582 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.4 → 44.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 481023000505 · Watauga, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
572 enr · 12.7:1 · 61.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Haltom H S (2,757 students)
Watauga Middle held near 582 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.4 → 44.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Watauga Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haltom H S
Haltom H S
2,757 students
- Birdville H S
Birdville H S
2,069 students
- Richland H S
Richland H S
2,063 students
- Haltom Middle 909
Haltom Middle
909 students
- North Richland 882
North Richland Middle
882 students
- This school 572
Watauga Middle
572 students
What this shows Watauga Middle reports 572 students on the CCD universe file.
How Watauga Middle compares
Watauga 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.0% | ▼ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
572
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Texas - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$10,940
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 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.3%
White 28.7%
Asian 7.2%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Watauga Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Birdville Isd reports $10,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Watauga Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haltom H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Birdville H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Haltom Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Richland Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Watauga Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,069
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,063
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~572 students)
Frequently asked questions about Watauga Middle
How many students attend Watauga Middle?
Watauga Middle has 572 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Watauga, TX. CCD year-over-year: 608 (2022-23) → 582 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watauga Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Watauga Middle is 12.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 19% 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 Watauga Middle?
61.0% of students at Watauga Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Watauga Middle?
The largest demographic group at Watauga Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 52.3% of enrollment, in Watauga, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Watauga Middle?
Watauga Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Watauga Middle rank among public schools in Watauga?
By Resource Investment Index, Watauga Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Watauga, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Birdville Isd?
Besides Watauga Middle, Birdville Isd also operates Haltom H S (2,757 students), Birdville H S (2,069 students), and Richland H S (2,063 students). See the Birdville Isd district page for the complete list.