- Enrollment
- 2,154
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Alton, TX
Alton Memorial J H
Federal NCES profile for Alton Memorial J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483104009505
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alton Memorial J H earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Alton · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 89.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Alton Memorial J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alton Memorial J H ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Alton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Alton Memorial J H held near 828 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 62.8 → 61.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 483104009505 · Alton, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
819 enr · 13.2:1 · 89.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Mission H S (2,154 students)
Alton Memorial J H held near 828 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 62.8 → 61.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Alton Memorial J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mission H S
Mission H S
2,154 students
- Veterans Memor
Veterans Memorial H S
1,737 students
- White J H 831
White J H
831 students
- This school 819
Alton Memorial J H
819 students
- Mission J H 711
Mission J H
711 students
- Mims El 673
Mims El
673 students
What this shows Alton Memorial J H reports 819 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alton Memorial J H compares
Alton Memorial J H held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.7% | ▲ 45% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 819 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
819
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Texas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,955
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 392 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.0%
White 0.7%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.0, Alton Memorial J H is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mission Cisd reports $13,955 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alton Memorial J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Veterans Memorial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| White J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mission J H | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mims El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alton Memorial J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,737
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~819 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Alton Memorial J H
How many students attend Alton Memorial J H?
Alton Memorial J H has 819 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Alton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 819 (2022-23) → 828 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alton Memorial J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Alton Memorial J H is 13.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alton Memorial J H?
89.7% of students at Alton Memorial J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alton Memorial J H?
The largest demographic group at Alton Memorial J H is Hispanic or Latino at 99.0% of enrollment, in Alton, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alton Memorial J H?
Alton Memorial J H has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alton Memorial J H rank among public schools in Alton?
By Resource Investment Index, Alton Memorial J H ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Alton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Alton on the city page.
What other schools are in Mission Cisd?
Besides Alton Memorial J H, Mission Cisd also operates Mission H S (2,154 students), Veterans Memorial H S (1,737 students), and White J H (831 students). See the Mission Cisd district page for the complete list.