Enrollment
592
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Azle, TX
Azle J H South
Federal NCES profile for Azle J H South, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480920000383
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Azle J H South earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 12
- public schools in Azle · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Azle J H South has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Azle J H South ranks #5 of 12 public schools in Azle, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Azle J H South compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Azle J H South
Azle J H South is a mid-sized middle school in Azle, Texas, enrolling 592 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 592 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,065 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #593.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 592 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Azle Isd spends $10,337 per pupil, 24% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 17 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Azle Isd also operates Azle H S (2,192 students) and Azle El (606 students) alongside Azle J H South.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Azle J H South compares
Azle J H South on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▼ 39% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 592 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
592
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Texas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,337
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 592 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 62.0%
Hispanic or Latino 31.9%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Azle J H South is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Azle Isd, which includes Azle J H South.
$10,337
Per student
-24%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.1%
State 34.0%
Federal 12.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Azle J H South Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azle H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Azle El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W E Hoover El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santo Forte J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Azle J H South's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,192
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~592 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Azle J H South
How many students attend Azle J H South?
Azle J H South has 592 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Azle, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Azle J H South?
The student-teacher ratio at Azle J H South is 14.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Azle J H South?
37.5% of students at Azle J H South are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Azle J H South?
The largest demographic group at Azle J H South is White at 62.0% of enrollment, in Azle, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Azle J H South?
Azle J H South has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Azle J H South rank among public schools in Azle?
By Resource Investment Index, Azle J H South ranks #5 of 12 public schools in Azle, 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 Azle on the city page.
Is Azle J H South a good school?
Azle J H South earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Azle Isd?
Besides Azle J H South, Azle Isd also operates Azle H S (2,192 students), Azle El (606 students), and Liberty El (540 students). See the Azle Isd district page for the complete list.
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