- Enrollment
- 2,192
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Azle J H South held near 577 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.4 → 40.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 480920000383 · Azle, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
592 enr · 14.1:1 · 37.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Azle H S (2,192 students)
Azle J H South held near 577 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.4 → 40.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Azle J H South in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Azle H S
Azle H S
2,192 students
- Azle El 606
Azle El
606 students
- This school 592
Azle J H South
592 students
- Liberty El 540
Liberty El
540 students
- W E Hoover El 535
W E Hoover El
535 students
- Santo Forte J 507
Santo Forte J H
507 students
What this shows Azle J H South reports 592 students on the CCD universe file.
How Azle J H South compares
Azle J H South 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$11,098
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
Counselors1.0 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.
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
District finance for Azle Isd reports $11,098 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~592 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 584 (2022-23) → 577 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.