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KELLER MIDDLE

300 N COLLEGE ST, KELLER, TX 76248KELLER ISD
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0708Non-Charter
921
Students
Total enrolled
$15,074
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
5% vs nat'l
13.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
12% vs nat'l
Large public school
Serves 921 students in grades 07–08 in KELLER, Texas.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,074 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
13.6 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

KELLER MIDDLE is a large middle in KELLER, Texas, serving grades 07–08 with 921 students. The district invests $15,074 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 10% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at KELLER MIDDLE

921
Total Students
13.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
10%
Free Lunch
68
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0708) are served by this school
Gender Distribution498 male · 423 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility10%
National avg 52% · 90 students
Student Composition
11%
67%
12%
Asian11%
White67%
Hispanic / Latino12%
Black3%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 482526002823

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,074Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,074
State avg
$18,277
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,633
Student Support$2,864
Administration$1,809
Operations$2,261
Other$1,507
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,074 spent per student, an estimated $6,678 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
22%
68%
State government
22.4%
Local (property tax)
67.6%
Federal programs
10.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 10% 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.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location
CountyTarrant County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (817)744-2900
NCES ID: 482526002823
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in KELLER seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
300 N COLLEGE ST, KELLER, TX 76248
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.