Enrollment
639
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Deepwater J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Deepwater J H
Deepwater J H is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Pasadena, Texas, enrolling 639 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 639 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 2,144 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #306.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 374 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Deer Park Isd also operates Deer Park H S (4,057 students) and Deer Park J H (877 students) alongside Deepwater 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 Deepwater J H compares
Deepwater 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,915
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
Counselors1.7 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Deer Park Isd, which includes Deepwater J H.
$12,915
Per student
-5%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.4%
State 16.7%
Federal 11.9%
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 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
- 4,057
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
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 (~639 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Deepwater J H a good school?
Deepwater J H earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 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.
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