At a glance
Reported students
633
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
43.93
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
49th percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
616.5
Richland Middle: 633 reported students.
State peer staffing position
51st percentile
14.4:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 654
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46.65
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14:1
What the reported data says about Richland Middle
Richland Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Richland Hills. It is one of 31 current school records connected to Birdville ISD. NCES reports 633 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 middle schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 639 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 49th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, close to the Texas median of 14.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (22.4%). English learners represent 27.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Richland Middle
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 43.93 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 27.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 75%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White22.4%
- Hispanic49%
- Black17.2%
- Asian3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Birdville ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
North Ridge Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
662 reported students
Watauga Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
572 reported students
North Oaks Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
480 reported students
Smithfield Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
798 reported students
North Richland Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
882 reported students
Haltom Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
909 reported students
Public schools near Richland Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iltexas North Richland Hills Middle Middle · Charter · International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) | 06–08 | 350 | 1.6 mi |
| North Richland Middle Middle · Birdville ISD | 06–08 | 882 | 2 mi |
| Hurst J H Middle · Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD | 07–09 | 967 | 2.7 mi |
| Iltexas Woodhaven Middle Middle · Charter · International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) | 06–08 | 295 | 3.1 mi |
| Haltom Middle Middle · Birdville ISD | 06–08 | 909 | 3.5 mi |
| North Oaks Middle Middle · Birdville ISD | 06–08 | 480 | 3.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Richland Middle
What grades does Richland Middle serve?
Richland Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Birdville ISD.
How many students attend Richland Middle?
Richland Middle reported 633 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 49th percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 654 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Richland Middle?
The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 633 students and 43.93 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Richland Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Richland Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Birdville ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Richland Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
75% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Richland Middle in?
Richland Middle is part of Birdville ISD, based in North Richland Hills, TX, which operates 31 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Richland Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Iltexas North Richland Hills Middle (1.6 mi), North Richland Middle (2 mi), Hurst J H (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.