At a glance
Reported students
958
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
47.93
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
634.5
Prairie Vista: 958 reported students.
State peer staffing position
98th percentile
20:1 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
- 892
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.2:1
What the reported data says about Prairie Vista
Prairie Vista is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Fort Worth. It is one of 32 current school records connected to Eagle Mt-Saginaw ISD. NCES reports 958 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 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20:1, 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 (37%) and Black (26.7%). English learners represent 16.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.7%. 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 Prairie Vista
- 1How do the reported 20:1 student–teacher ratio and 47.93 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 2.25 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 16.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.25
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.21
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White22.8%
- Hispanic37%
- Black26.7%
- Asian8.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial4.4%
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 Eagle Mt-Saginaw ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Creekview Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
962 reported students
Marine Creek Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
926 reported students
Wayside Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,119 reported students
Ed Willkie Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
775 reported students
Highland Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
700 reported students
Eagle Mountain H S
High · Grades 09–12
891 reported students
Public schools near Prairie Vista
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Middle Middle · Eagle Mt-Saginaw ISD | 06–08 | 700 | 1.1 mi |
| Wayside Middle Middle · Eagle Mt-Saginaw ISD | 06–08 | 1,119 | 1.5 mi |
| Iltexas Saginaw Middle Middle · Charter · International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) | 06–08 | 359 | 2.1 mi |
| Iltexas Keller Middle Middle · Charter · International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) | 06–08 | 440 | 3 mi |
| Vista Ridge Middle Middle · Keller ISD | 06–08 | 786 | 3.1 mi |
| Creekview Middle Middle · Eagle Mt-Saginaw ISD | 06–08 | 962 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Vista
What grades does Prairie Vista serve?
Prairie Vista reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Eagle Mt-Saginaw ISD.
How many students attend Prairie Vista?
Prairie Vista reported 958 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 892 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Prairie Vista?
The calculated ratio is 20:1, based on 958 students and 47.93 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 Prairie Vista a public, charter, or magnet school?
Prairie Vista is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Eagle Mt-Saginaw ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Prairie Vista students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
49.6% 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 Prairie Vista in?
Prairie Vista is part of Eagle Mt-Saginaw ISD, based in Fort Worth, TX, which operates 32 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Prairie Vista?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Highland Middle (1.1 mi), Wayside Middle (1.5 mi), Iltexas Saginaw Middle (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.