- Enrollment
- 2,127
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Worth, TX
Wedgwood Middle
Federal NCES profile for Wedgwood Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481970001927
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wedgwood Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools.
- #31 of 40
- middle schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 87.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wedgwood Middle has class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wedgwood Middle ranks #31 of 40 middle schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Fort Worth Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481970001927 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-130 students YoY
Wedgwood Middle shrank from 662 students in 2022-23 to 532 in 2023-24 (-19.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.2 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-130 students YoY 481970001927 · Fort Worth, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
701 enr · 16.3:1 · 87.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Paschal H S (2,127 students)
Wedgwood Middle shrank from 662 students in 2022-23 to 532 in 2023-24 (-19.6%). Teacher FTE lost 43.2 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Wedgwood Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paschal H S
Paschal H S
2,127 students
- Trimble Techni
Trimble Technical H S
1,924 students
- Arlington Heig
Arlington Heights H S
1,898 students
- South Hills H
South Hills H S
1,846 students
- North Side H S
North Side H S
1,676 students
- This school 701
Wedgwood Middle
701 students
What this shows Wedgwood Middle reports 701 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wedgwood Middle compares
Wedgwood Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.9% | ▲ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 701 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
701
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Texas - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.5%
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
$13,690
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 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.9%
African American 39.7%
White 6.7%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Wedgwood Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Worth Isd reports $13,690 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wedgwood Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paschal H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trimble Technical H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arlington Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Hills H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Side H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wedgwood Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,898
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,676
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~701 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wedgwood Middle
How many students attend Wedgwood Middle?
Wedgwood Middle has 701 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 662 (2022-23) → 532 (2023-24), down 130.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wedgwood Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Wedgwood Middle is 16.3:1, which is 11% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wedgwood Middle?
87.9% of students at Wedgwood Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wedgwood Middle?
The largest demographic group at Wedgwood Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 46.9% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wedgwood Middle?
Wedgwood Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Wedgwood Middle rank among middle schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Wedgwood Middle ranks #31 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 Fort Worth Isd?
Besides Wedgwood Middle, Fort Worth Isd also operates Paschal H S (2,127 students), Trimble Technical H S (1,924 students), and Arlington Heights H S (1,898 students). See the Fort Worth Isd district page for the complete list.