How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Finley Junior High | Howard Junior High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Waxahachie, TX | Waxahachie, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 839 | 918 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.5:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 41.0% | 40.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Finley Junior High | Howard Junior High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,520 | $11,520 |
| District | Waxahachie ISD | Waxahachie ISD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Finley Junior High | Howard Junior High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35.5% | 30.6% |
| African American | 17.3% | 24.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42.1% | 38.7% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 4.1% | 4.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Finley Junior High | Howard Junior High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 408:1 | 332:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.7% | 10.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 90 | 130 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.