- Enrollment
- 4,057
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pasadena, TX
Deepwater J H
Federal NCES profile for Deepwater J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481653001413
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deepwater J H earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 10
- middle schools in Pasadena · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 77.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Deepwater J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deepwater J H ranks #3 of 10 middle schools in Pasadena, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Deepwater J H held near 617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.9 → 50.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 481653001413 · Pasadena, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
639 enr · 13.6:1 · 77.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Deer Park H S (4,057 students)
Deepwater J H held near 617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.9 → 50.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Deepwater J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Deer Park H S
Deer Park H S
4,057 students
- Deer Park J H 877
Deer Park J H
877 students
- San Jacinto El 862
San Jacinto El
862 students
- Carpenter El 837
Carpenter El
837 students
- Fairmont El 776
Fairmont El
776 students
- This school 639
Deepwater J H
639 students
What this shows Deepwater J H reports 639 students on the CCD universe file.
How Deepwater J H compares
Deepwater 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.1% | ▲ 25% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 639 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
639
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Texas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$13,284
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
Counselors1.7 FTE
Per 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
93
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.7%
African American 8.5%
White 5.0%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Deepwater J H is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Deer Park Isd reports $13,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Deepwater J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Park H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deer Park J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Jacinto El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carpenter El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairmont El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deepwater J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~639 students)
Frequently asked questions about Deepwater J H
How many students attend Deepwater J H?
Deepwater J H has 639 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pasadena, TX. CCD year-over-year: 643 (2022-23) → 617 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deepwater J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Deepwater J H is 13.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 Deepwater J H?
77.1% of students at Deepwater J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deepwater J H?
The largest demographic group at Deepwater J H is Hispanic or Latino at 84.7% of enrollment, in Pasadena, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deepwater J H?
Deepwater J H has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Deepwater J H rank among middle schools in Pasadena?
By Resource Investment Index, Deepwater J H ranks #3 of 10 middle schools in Pasadena, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Pasadena on the city page.
What other schools are in Deer Park Isd?
Besides Deepwater J H, Deer Park Isd also operates Deer Park H S (4,057 students), Deer Park J H (877 students), and San Jacinto El (862 students). See the Deer Park Isd district page for the complete list.