- Enrollment
- 2,445
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Worth, TX
Wayside Middle
Federal NCES profile for Wayside Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481770001535
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wayside Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #24 of 40
- middle schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wayside Middle has class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wayside Middle ranks #24 of 40 middle schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481770001535 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Wayside Middle held near 1,090 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.8 → 67.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 481770001535 · Fort Worth, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,119 enr · 17.5:1 · 33.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Boswell H S (2,445 students)
Wayside Middle held near 1,090 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.8 → 67.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Wayside Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boswell H S
Boswell H S
2,445 students
- Chisholm Trail
Chisholm Trail H S
2,258 students
- Saginaw H S
Saginaw H S
2,013 students
- This school
Wayside Middle
1,119 students
- Creekview Midd 962
Creekview Middle
962 students
- Prairie Vista 958
Prairie Vista
958 students
What this shows Wayside Middle reports 1,119 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wayside Middle compares
Wayside 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▼ 47% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,119 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,119
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in Texas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,593
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
Counselors2.3 FTE
Per 497 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
196
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.2%
Hispanic or Latino 35.9%
African American 16.3%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 40.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Wayside Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd reports $10,593 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wayside Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boswell H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chisholm Trail H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saginaw H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Creekview Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Vista | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wayside Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,258
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,013
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 958
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~1,119 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wayside Middle
How many students attend Wayside Middle?
Wayside Middle has 1,119 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,077 (2022-23) → 1,090 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayside Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayside Middle is 17.5:1, which is 19% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wayside Middle?
33.0% of students at Wayside Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wayside Middle?
The largest demographic group at Wayside Middle is White at 40.2% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wayside Middle?
Wayside Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Wayside Middle rank among middle schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Wayside Middle ranks #24 of 40 middle schools in Fort Worth, 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 Fort Worth on the city page.
What other schools are in Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd?
Besides Wayside Middle, Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd also operates Boswell H S (2,445 students), Chisholm Trail H S (2,258 students), and Saginaw H S (2,013 students). See the Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd district page for the complete list.