- Enrollment
- 2,356
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Bear Branch J H held near 1,077 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 65.0 → 65.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 482874007406 · Magnolia, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,119 enr · 17.2:1 · 32.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Magnolia West H S (2,356 students)
Bear Branch J H held near 1,077 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 65.0 → 65.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bear Branch J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Magnolia West
Magnolia West H S
2,356 students
- Magnolia H S
Magnolia H S
2,292 students
- Magnolia Int
Magnolia Int
1,154 students
- Magnolia J H
Magnolia J H
1,120 students
- This school
Bear Branch J H
1,119 students
- Bear Branch In
Bear Branch Int
1,082 students
What this shows Bear Branch J H reports 1,119 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bear Branch J H compares
Bear Branch 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,946
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 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.
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
District finance for Magnolia Isd reports $10,946 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,292
- 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
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 (~1,119 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,076 (2022-23) → 1,077 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.