Enrollment
372
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Whitesboro, TX
Whitesboro Middle
Federal NCES profile for Whitesboro Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484563005188
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitesboro Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Whitesboro · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 55.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitesboro Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitesboro Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Whitesboro, TX.
School address
District: Whitesboro Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484563005188 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Whitesboro Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Whitesboro Middle
Whitesboro Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Whitesboro, Texas, enrolling 372 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 55.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 372 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,097 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #407.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 372 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Whitesboro Isd spends $10,068 per pupil, 26% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 86 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 372 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Whitesboro Isd also operates Whitesboro H S (508 students) and Whitesboro Int (473 students) alongside Whitesboro 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 Whitesboro Middle compares
Whitesboro 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.1% | ▼ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Texas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,068
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.1 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 68.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.7%
Two or More 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.1, Whitesboro Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Whitesboro Isd, which includes Whitesboro Middle.
$10,068
Per student
-26%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.4%
State 31.4%
Federal 16.2%
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 Whitesboro Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitesboro H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitesboro Int | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hayes Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitesboro Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~372 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Whitesboro Middle
How many students attend Whitesboro Middle?
Whitesboro Middle has 372 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Whitesboro, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitesboro Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitesboro Middle is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Whitesboro Middle?
55.1% of students at Whitesboro Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitesboro Middle?
The largest demographic group at Whitesboro Middle is White at 68.5% of enrollment, in Whitesboro, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitesboro Middle?
Whitesboro Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Whitesboro Middle rank among public schools in Whitesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitesboro Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Whitesboro, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Whitesboro on the city page.
Is Whitesboro Middle a good school?
Whitesboro Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 Whitesboro Isd?
Besides Whitesboro Middle, Whitesboro Isd also operates Whitesboro H S (508 students), Whitesboro Int (473 students), and Hayes Pri (449 students). See the Whitesboro Isd district page for the complete list.
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