At a glance
Reported students
726
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
42.33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
59th percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
671
Frank Seale Middle: 726 reported students.
State peer staffing position
88th percentile
17.2:1 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
- 709
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.8:1
What the reported data says about Frank Seale Middle
Frank Seale 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 726 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 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.2:1, 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 (35.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (34.7%). English learners represent 10.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.5%. 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 Frank Seale Middle
- 1How do the reported 17.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 42.33 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
- 10.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53.3%
- 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
- White35.5%
- Hispanic34.7%
- Black22.9%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.8%
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.
Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
989 reported students
Walnut Grove Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,012 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 Frank Seale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle Middle · Midlothian ISD | 06–08 | 989 | 1.8 mi |
| Walnut Grove Middle Middle · Midlothian ISD | 06–08 | 1,012 | 2.9 mi |
| Mansfield Heritage Middle Middle · Charter · International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) | 06–08 | 138 | 6.6 mi |
| W S Permenter Middle Middle · Cedar Hill ISD | 06–08 | 456 | 7.4 mi |
| Dr Joy Shaw Middle Middle · Red Oak ISD | 06–08 | — | 7.4 mi |
| Alma Martinez Int Middle · Mansfield ISD | 05–06 | 930 | 7.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Frank Seale Middle
What grades does Frank Seale Middle serve?
Frank Seale 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 Frank Seale Middle?
Frank Seale Middle reported 726 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 59th percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 709 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Frank Seale Middle?
The calculated ratio is 17.2:1, based on 726 students and 42.33 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 Frank Seale Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Frank Seale 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 Frank Seale Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
53.3% 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 Frank Seale Middle in?
Frank Seale 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 Frank Seale Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle (1.8 mi), Walnut Grove Middle (2.9 mi), Mansfield Heritage Middle (6.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.