Enrollment
1,119
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Magnolia, TX
Bear Branch J H
Federal NCES profile for Bear Branch 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 482874007406
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bear Branch J H earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools.
- #13 of 16
- public schools in Magnolia · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 32.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bear Branch J H has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bear Branch J H ranks #13 of 16 public schools in Magnolia, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bear Branch J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bear Branch J H
Bear Branch J H is a large middle school in Magnolia, Texas, enrolling 1,119 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,119 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 673 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #511, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 595 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Magnolia Isd spends $10,506 per pupil, 23% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Magnolia Isd also operates Magnolia West H S (2,356 students) and Magnolia H S (2,292 students) alongside Bear Branch J H.
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 Bear Branch J H compares
Bear Branch J H on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.6% | ▼ 47% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,119 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,119
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,506
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
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 595 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
106
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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 53.6%
Hispanic or Latino 36.4%
African American 4.2%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Bear Branch J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Magnolia Isd, which includes Bear Branch J H.
$10,506
Per student
-23%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.5%
State 27.0%
Federal 15.5%
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 Bear Branch J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia West H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Magnolia H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Magnolia Int | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Magnolia J H | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bear Branch Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bear Branch J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,356
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,292
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,154
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,082
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~1,119 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bear Branch J H
How many students attend Bear Branch J H?
Bear Branch J H has 1,119 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Magnolia, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bear Branch J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Bear Branch J H is 17.2:1, which is 17% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bear Branch J H?
32.6% of students at Bear Branch J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bear Branch J H?
The largest demographic group at Bear Branch J H is White at 53.6% of enrollment, in Magnolia, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bear Branch J H?
Bear Branch J H has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Bear Branch J H rank among public schools in Magnolia?
By Resource Investment Index, Bear Branch J H ranks #13 of 16 public schools in Magnolia, 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 Magnolia on the city page.
Is Bear Branch J H a good school?
Bear Branch J H earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. 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 Magnolia Isd?
Besides Bear Branch J H, Magnolia Isd also operates Magnolia West H S (2,356 students), Magnolia H S (2,292 students), and Magnolia Int (1,154 students). See the Magnolia Isd district page for the complete list.
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