- Enrollment
- 1,042
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bay City, TX
Bay City J H
Federal NCES profile for Bay City J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480963000413
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bay City J H earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Bay City · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 74.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bay City J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bay City J H ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Bay City, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Bay City J H held near 770 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.2 → 47.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 480963000413 · Bay City, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
750 enr · 13.9:1 · 74.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Bay City H S (1,042 students)
Bay City J H held near 770 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.2 → 47.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bay City J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bay City H S
Bay City H S
1,042 students
- Tenie Holmes E
Tenie Holmes El
763 students
- This school
Bay City J H
750 students
- Roberts El
Roberts El
486 students
- Cherry El
Cherry El
432 students
What this shows Bay City J H reports 750 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bay City J H compares
Bay City 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.7% | ▲ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 750 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
750
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Texas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.0%
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
$12,309
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
272
in-school suspensions + 141 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 36.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 55.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.7%
White 14.4%
African American 13.6%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, Bay City J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bay City Isd reports $12,309 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bay City J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay City H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tenie Holmes El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roberts El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherry El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bay City J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~750 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bay City J H
How many students attend Bay City J H?
Bay City J H has 750 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bay City, TX. CCD year-over-year: 789 (2022-23) → 770 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bay City J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Bay City J H is 13.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Bay City J H?
74.7% of students at Bay City J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bay City J H?
The largest demographic group at Bay City J H is Hispanic or Latino at 67.7% of enrollment, in Bay City, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bay City J H?
Bay City J H has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Bay City J H rank among public schools in Bay City?
By Resource Investment Index, Bay City J H ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Bay City, 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 Bay City on the city page.
What other schools are in Bay City Isd?
Besides Bay City J H, Bay City Isd also operates Bay City H S (1,042 students), Tenie Holmes El (763 students), and Roberts El (486 students). See the Bay City Isd district page for the complete list.