- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wortham, TX
Wortham Middle
Federal NCES profile for Wortham Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484647007287
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wortham Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Wortham · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- large classes for Texas
- 58.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wortham Middle has class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wortham Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Wortham, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Wortham Middle held near 125 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 8.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 484647007287 · Wortham, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
132 enr · 22:1 · 58.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Wortham El (238 students)
Wortham Middle held near 125 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 8.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Wortham Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wortham El
Wortham El
238 students
- Wortham H S
Wortham H S
165 students
- This school
Wortham Middle
132 students
What this shows Wortham Middle reports 132 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wortham Middle compares
Wortham 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 50% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.2% | ▼ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 132 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
132
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 95% in Texas - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,214
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 57.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
African American 9.1%
Two or More 8.3%
Largest group: White at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Wortham Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wortham Isd reports $11,214 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wortham Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wortham El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wortham H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wortham Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~132 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wortham Middle
How many students attend Wortham Middle?
Wortham Middle has 132 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wortham, TX. CCD year-over-year: 122 (2022-23) → 125 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wortham Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Wortham Middle is 22:1, which is 50% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wortham Middle?
58.2% of students at Wortham Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wortham Middle?
The largest demographic group at Wortham Middle is White at 57.6% of enrollment, in Wortham, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wortham Middle?
Wortham Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Wortham Middle rank among public schools in Wortham?
By Resource Investment Index, Wortham Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Wortham, 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 Wortham Isd?
Besides Wortham Middle, Wortham Isd also operates Wortham El (238 students) and Wortham H S (165 students). See the Wortham Isd district page for the complete list.