- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Whitewright, TX
Whitewright Middle
Federal NCES profile for Whitewright Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484567005191
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitewright Middle earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Whitewright · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 43.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitewright Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitewright Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Whitewright, TX.
School address
District: Whitewright Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484567005191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Whitewright Middle held near 185 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 484567005191 · Whitewright, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
190 enr · 12.7:1 · 43.3% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitewright El (389 students)
Whitewright Middle held near 185 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Whitewright Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Whitewright El
Whitewright El
389 students
- Whitewright H
Whitewright H S
222 students
- This school
Whitewright Middle
190 students
What this shows Whitewright Middle reports 190 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitewright Middle compares
Whitewright 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 | 43.3% | ▼ 30% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 190 | top 85% | - | - |
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.
190
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,253
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 190 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.6, Whitewright Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Whitewright Isd reports $12,253 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whitewright Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitewright El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitewright H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitewright Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~190 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whitewright Middle
How many students attend Whitewright Middle?
Whitewright Middle has 190 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Whitewright, TX. CCD year-over-year: 180 (2022-23) → 185 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitewright Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitewright 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 Whitewright Middle?
43.3% of students at Whitewright Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitewright Middle?
The largest demographic group at Whitewright Middle is White at 77.4% of enrollment, in Whitewright, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitewright Middle?
Whitewright Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Whitewright Middle rank among public schools in Whitewright?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitewright Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Whitewright, 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 Whitewright Isd?
Besides Whitewright Middle, Whitewright Isd also operates Whitewright El (389 students) and Whitewright H S (222 students). See the Whitewright Isd district page for the complete list.