At a glance
Reported students
1,038
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
64.74
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
86th percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
695.5
Heartland Middle: 1,038 reported students.
State peer staffing position
75th percentile
16:1 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
- 855
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53.43
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16:1
What the reported data says about Heartland Middle
Heartland Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Crandall. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Crandall ISD. NCES reports 1,038 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 middle schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 639 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16:1, above 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 (41%) and Black (31.1%). English learners represent 17.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.2%. 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 Heartland Middle
- 1How do the reported 16:1 student–teacher ratio and 64.74 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
- 17.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 61.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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%
- Hispanic41%
- Black31.1%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4%
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 Crandall ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Central Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
Enrollment not reported
Noble Reed
Elementary · Grades PK–05
800 reported students
Barbara Walker El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
709 reported students
Opal Smith El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
682 reported students
W a Martin El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
614 reported students
Hollis T Dietz El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
568 reported students
Public schools near Heartland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Middle Middle · Crandall ISD | 06–08 | — | 3.3 mi |
| Themer Middle Middle · Forney ISD | 07–08 | 642 | 3.9 mi |
| Rhea Int Middle · Forney ISD | 05–06 | 599 | 4.1 mi |
| Jones Int Sc Middle · Forney ISD | 05–06 | 758 | 4.9 mi |
| Warren Middle Middle · Forney ISD | 07–08 | 738 | 4.9 mi |
| Brown Middle Middle · Forney ISD | 07–08 | 568 | 6.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Heartland Middle
What grades does Heartland Middle serve?
Heartland Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Crandall ISD.
How many students attend Heartland Middle?
Heartland Middle reported 1,038 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 855 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Heartland Middle?
The calculated ratio is 16:1, based on 1,038 students and 64.74 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 Heartland Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Heartland Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Crandall ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Heartland Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
61.3% 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 Heartland Middle in?
Heartland Middle is part of Crandall ISD, based in Crandall, TX, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Heartland Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Central Middle (3.3 mi), Themer Middle (3.9 mi), Rhea Int (4.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.