Enrollment
1,119
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wayside Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wayside Middle
Wayside Middle is a large middle school in Fort Worth, Texas, enrolling 1,119 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,119 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 677 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #542, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 497 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd spends $10,249 per pupil, 25% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 231 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,119 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd also operates Boswell H S (2,445 students) and Chisholm Trail H S (2,258 students) alongside Wayside 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 Wayside Middle compares
Wayside 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,249
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
Counselors2.3 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd, which includes Wayside Middle.
$10,249
Per student
-25%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.0%
State 29.3%
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 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
- 2,445
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
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 (~1,119 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Wayside Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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