- Enrollment
- 2,766
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Alvin, TX
Alvin J H
Federal NCES profile for Alvin J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480809000133
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alvin J H earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Alvin · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 61.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Alvin J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alvin J H ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Alvin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Alvin J H held near 748 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.1 → 48.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 480809000133 · Alvin, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
716 enr · 14.3:1 · 61.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Alvin H S (2,766 students)
Alvin J H held near 748 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.1 → 48.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Alvin J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alvin H S
Alvin H S
2,766 students
- Shadow Creek H
Shadow Creek H S
2,599 students
- Manvel H S
Manvel H S
2,238 students
- Iowa Colony H
Iowa Colony H S
1,781 students
- Dr Ronald E Mc 1,034
Dr Ronald E Mcnair J H
1,034 students
- This school 716
Alvin J H
716 students
What this shows Alvin J H reports 716 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alvin J H compares
Alvin 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.6% | ▼ 0% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 716 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
716
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$10,984
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
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
168
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.9%
White 38.1%
African American 4.2%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Alvin J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alvin Isd reports $10,984 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alvin J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shadow Creek H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manvel H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iowa Colony H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr Ronald E Mcnair J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alvin J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,599
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,238
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,781
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~716 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alvin J H
How many students attend Alvin J H?
Alvin J H has 716 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Alvin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 769 (2022-23) → 748 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alvin J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Alvin J H is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% 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 Alvin J H?
61.6% of students at Alvin J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alvin J H?
The largest demographic group at Alvin J H is Hispanic or Latino at 54.9% of enrollment, in Alvin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alvin J H?
Alvin J H has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Alvin J H rank among middle schools in Alvin?
By Resource Investment Index, Alvin J H ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Alvin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Alvin on the city page.
What other schools are in Alvin Isd?
Besides Alvin J H, Alvin Isd also operates Alvin H S (2,766 students), Shadow Creek H S (2,599 students), and Manvel H S (2,238 students). See the Alvin Isd district page for the complete list.