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ROACH MIDDLE

12499 INDEPENDENCE PKWY, FRISCO, TX 75035FRISCO ISD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
928
Students
Total enrolled
$13,893
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
14.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
50/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 928 students in grades 06–08 in FRISCO, Texas.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,893 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 50th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

ROACH MIDDLE is a large middle in FRISCO, Texas, serving grades 06–08 with 928 students. The district invests $13,893 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 15% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at ROACH MIDDLE

928
Total Students
14.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
15%
Free Lunch
63
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution481 male · 447 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility15%
National avg 52% · 143 students
Student Composition
38%
30%
12%
13%
Asian38%
White30%
Hispanic / Latino12%
Black13%
Multiracial6%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 482001010496

Academic Outcomes at ROACH MIDDLE

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
50
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 50th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 78th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 75035

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,893Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,893
State avg
$18,277
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,113
Student Support$2,640
Administration$1,667
Operations$2,084
Other$1,389
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,893 spent per student, an estimated $6,155 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
16%
75%
State government
16.3%
Local (property tax)
75.4%
Federal programs
8.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 15% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
RIDDLE ELALLEN ELTAYLOR ELMCSPEDDEN EL
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Middle
NELSON MIDDLETRENT MIDDLEPIONEER HERITAGE MIDDLEFOWLER MIDDLE
+11 more
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High School
REEDY H SWAKELAND H SLEBANON TRAIL H SHERITAGE H S
+6 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyCollin County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictFRISCO ISD →
Phone: (469)633-5000
NCES ID: 482001010496
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in FRISCO seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in FRISCO ISD
High
REEDY H S
2,275 students · 09–12
● 59 opp6% FRL
High
WAKELAND H S
2,147 students · 09–12
● 59 opp6% FRL
High
LEBANON TRAIL H S
2,136 students · 09–12
● 50 opp18% FRL
High
HERITAGE H S
2,127 students · 09–12
● 50 opp15% FRL
High
CENTENNIAL H S
2,082 students · 09–12
● 50 opp10% FRL
High
FRISCO H S
2,081 students · 09–12
● 59 opp25% FRL
High
LONE STAR H S
2,036 students · 09–12
● 59 opp17% FRL
High
LIBERTY H S
1,846 students · 09–12
● 50 opp11% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
12499 INDEPENDENCE PKWY, FRISCO, TX 75035
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.