At a glance
Reported students
989
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
52.55
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
83rd percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
671
Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle: 989 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
18.8:1 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
- 818
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17:1
What the reported data says about Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle
Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Midlothian. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Midlothian ISD. NCES reports 989 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 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.8:1, 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 White (58.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.6%). English learners represent 2.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.6%. 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 Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle
- 1How do the reported 18.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 52.55 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
- 2.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 19.6%
- 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
- White58.7%
- Hispanic21.6%
- Black13.3%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.8%
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 Midlothian ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Walnut Grove Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,012 reported students
Frank Seale Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
726 reported students
Longbranch El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
686 reported students
Jean Coleman El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
671 reported students
J a Vitovsky El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
658 reported students
Irvin El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
611 reported students
Public schools near Earl & Marthalu Dieterich 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Seale Middle Middle · Midlothian ISD | 06–08 | 726 | 1.8 mi |
| Walnut Grove Middle Middle · Midlothian ISD | 06–08 | 1,012 | 3.3 mi |
| Dr Joy Shaw Middle Middle · Red Oak ISD | 06–08 | — | 7.5 mi |
| Life Middle Waxahachie Middle · Charter · Life School | 07–08 | 551 | 7.9 mi |
| Coleman J H Middle · Waxahachie ISD | 06–08 | 775 | 7.9 mi |
| Venus Middle Middle · Venus ISD | 06–08 | 506 | 8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle
What grades does Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle serve?
Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Midlothian ISD.
How many students attend Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle?
Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle reported 989 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 83rd percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 818 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle?
The calculated ratio is 18.8:1, based on 989 students and 52.55 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 Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Midlothian ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
19.6% 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 Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle in?
Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle is part of Midlothian ISD, based in Midlothian, TX, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Frank Seale Middle (1.8 mi), Walnut Grove Middle (3.3 mi), Dr Joy Shaw Middle (7.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.